Paria Veisi murder investigation update

Detectives investigating the murder of Paria Veisi have discovered her body at an address in Penylan, Cardiff.

A 41-year-old man from Penylan, Cardiff, has been charged with murder; preventing lawful and decent burial of a dead body and assaulting a person occasioning them actual bodily harm.

A 48-year-old woman from Australia Road, White City Estate, London, has been charged with preventing a lawful and decent burial of a dead body and conspiring to pervert the course of justice.

They both appeared at Cardiff Magistrates' Court today, Saturday, April 19. Both have been remanded in custody until their next appearance at Cardiff Crown Court at 9am on Tuesday, April 22.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell, said:

“This brings our search for Paria to a sad and tragic end. Paria’s family, all those who knew her, and those in her local community, will be deeply saddened and shocked by these latest developments. Family liaison officers are continuing to support Paria’s family.
“I would like to thank all those who have come forward so far with information since our appeal was launched.
“There will continue to be detectives and crime scene investigators working in the Penylan area over the next week, and I would encourage anyone with any information to talk to officers at the scene or to get in touch through the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP25C05-PO1

Alternatively, we can be contacted by one of the means below quoting 2500116906."

• Live Chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk
• Online https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
• 101

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at Give information | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)