London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Nazire Koreli, 56, was last seen near her Welling home in September 2024 and reported missing five months later. Police have conducted searches, and a man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail.
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for information regarding the disappearance of Nazire Koreli, 56, who vanished from Welling in September 2024. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. The Metropolitan Police continue to investigate.
A Welling resident has been sentenced for fraudulently claiming £30,242 in Universal Credit by falsely stating three children lived with her. Natasha Goshawk, 26, admitted failing to notify the DWP of changes affecting her entitlement. She received a suspended prison sentence and must repay the sum at £63 per month.

Yaszmin Simpson, 29, died at King's College Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest following an emergency caesarean section. Her newborn daughter survived. An inquest is set to begin next Tuesday at London Inner South Coroner's Court.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.