Appeal for help to find mum missing for a year
Nazire Koreli was last seen in September 2024, and was reported missing on 28 February
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The family of a former teacher who went missing over a year ago have said their lives "will never be the same" as they appealed for help to find her.
Nazire Koreli, 55, was last seen close to her home in Welling, Bexley, in September 2024, and was reported missing to the police on 28 February.
Pleading for help, her daughter said her world "stood still the day I discovered my mother was missing".
The Metropolitan Police arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of Ms Koreli's murder on 10 March. It said he had been released on bail as inquiries continue.
Nazire's daughter said: "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."
She urged anyone with any information to contact the police, adding that "even the smallest detail could make a difference".
Ms Koreli was previously a school teacher in south London
Since she was reported missing, police officers have carried out an extensive search of Ms Koreli's home and reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV.
She is described as being of slim build, with light brown hair and olive skin.
Det Ch Insp Wayne Jolley, from the Met Police's specialist crime unit, 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.
"Nazire had many friends and acquaintances in the Bexley area and we are asking anyone who knew her to think back and contact us if they saw her between September 2024 and March 2025."
The Met said anyone with knowledge about Ms Koreli's whereabouts should call 101 or make a report online via their Major Incident Public Portal.
The charity Crimestoppers has offered a reward of up to £20,000 for information which could help with the investigation.
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