Daughter of woman who vanished a year ago says ‘life will never be the same’

The daughter of a grandmother who vanished a year ago has said “life will never be the same” for her family while she is missing.

Nazire Koreli, 55, from Welling, south-east London, was last seen in September 2024 but was only reported missing to police in February this year.

She is described as slim, 5ft 1in tall, with light brown hair, dark eyes and olive skin.

A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of Ms Koreli’s murder, the Metropolitan Police said, but he has since been released on bail and they are appealing again for information.

Ms Koreli’s daughter said in a statement: “My world stood still the day I discovered my mother was missing. Since then, not a day has passed without questions.

“She was a teacher for many years, beloved by many. A mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and now a grandmother.

“I have had to learn to live with the unknown and be strong for my family’s sake. But while she is missing, and we have no answers, life will never be the same.

“If you have any information, no matter how small, that could help us find her, or bring us some closure, I urge you to please contact the police. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.”

Scotland Yard said Ms Koreli had many friends in the Bexley area and urged anyone who knew her to come forward if they saw her between September 2024 and March 2025.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “It’s been a year since Nazire was last seen, and her family remain without the answers they deserve.

“We continue to keep an open mind and share our optimism with Nazire’s family that she will be found safe and well.”

Information can be given directly to the Met or to charities Missing People or Crimestoppers.