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\n\t\tNicole Beling was known for her infectious laugh, her sister said (Picture: Facebook)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tNicole Beling was known for her infectious laugh, her sister said (Picture: Facebook)<\/p>\n
A missing mum has been found dead in her home in Croydon<\/a>, south London<\/a>. <\/p>\n Nicole Beling, 60, was reported missing by a family member at around 12.05am on July 17. <\/p>\n Police knocked at the door of her home in Dittoncroft Close, near Lloyd Park, later that morning, only to discover her body. <\/p>\n A man, 61, was arrested at the scene\u00a0on suspicion of murder and later released under investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n He was arrested again on August 1 and has since been bailed. <\/p>\n Nicole\u2019s cause of death is still unexplained, the force said in a public appeal yesterday, asking for anyone with information to contact them. <\/p>\n \t\t Nicole\u2019s sister, Suze Bonds, called her sibling \u2018beautiful\u2019 in a post on Facebook<\/a> yesterday, asking her Croydon followers to share the appeal. <\/p>\n \u2018We knew each other\u2019s deepest secrets and were always there for each other through thick and thin,\u2019 she wrote in a tribute in July. <\/p>\n \u2018I can\u2019t believe I will never see you again, share any more laughs, which we did so much when we were together. No more partying, no more hugs.<\/p>\n \u2018I will miss that laugh and don\u2019t think my life will be the same ever again, you have taken a piece of my heart with you.\u2019<\/p>\n Police had classed Nicole as a high-risk missing person, or someone whose disappearance requires \u2018immediate deployment\u2019 of police, according to the College of Policing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Factors such as the risk of crime<\/a>, exploitation or harm are considered in such cases.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tLatest London news\t\t\t<\/p>\n To get the latest news from the capital, visit Metro’s London news hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell said: \u2018A formal murder investigation has not been launched at this time and we are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding Nicole\u2019s sad death.<\/p>\n \u2018We want to hear from anyone who knew Nicole or may have information that could assist the investigation \u2013 and help us find answers for her family.<\/p>\n \u2018My thoughts remain with Nicole\u2019s family and loved ones.\u2019<\/p>\n Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more stories like this, check our news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Nicole](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_307723390-a7f6-e1786267099329.jpg\")
\n\t\tNicole was found dead in her home in Croydon (Picture: Met Police)<\/p>\n
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