Detectives have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a suspicious incident in Whyteleafe last week.

The incident occurred at around 2.50pm last Thursday 8th September and officers are hoping that the release of the e-fit image will help jog someone's memory and assist in identifying the suspect.

The 18-year-old victim was walking along Whyteleafe Hill in the direction of the railway station when a vehicle pulled up and stopped in the middle of the road. The male driver ordered the teenager to get in his car. When the victim refused, the man drove into the opposite lane, blocking oncoming traffic, and repeated his request in an aggressive manner. A number of motorists have sounded their horns which has caused the man to drive off in the Whyteleafe direction.

The suspect is described as a black man, of muscular build, bald, with a gold hoop in his left ear. He was wearing light coloured clothing and spoke with a Jamaican accent. The vehicle he was driving was either blue or grey coloured and described as similar to a Land Rover.

Detective Constable Anna Blanco, who is leading the investigation, said: "I would urge people to take a long, hard look at this e-fit image. The victim was able to provide a very detailed description of the suspect and our hope is that someone in the community will recognise this man and come forward with a name or information.

"Although she was not injured or physically touched by this man, it was nonetheless a frightening experience for the victim. We take reports of this nature very seriously and are continuing to pursue a number of other lines of enquiry to identify the vehicle used and the man responsible."

Anyone who believes they recognise the man pictured, or who has any other information about this incident, is urged to call our new non-emergency number 101, quoting reference TD/11/4370.

Alternatively, information can be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously and free of charge by calling 0800 555 111.