A man in his 20s has been raped in a wooded area of Morden Hall Park.

The victim was walking through the park on Monday, July 25, at around 7pm when he realised he was being followed by another man.

He was pushed to the ground and raped before managing to escape from his attacker.

Police say that the victim is now being supported by specially trained officers.

Officers have released an efit of the man they would like to speak to in connection with the rape.

The suspect has been described as white, around 50-years-old, around 6 foot tall, slim and with a short grey beard.

He was wearing black-rimmed glasses, a blue top, blue shorts and a luminous yellow cap.

If you recognise this man or have any further information that could help the investigation, contact police quoting reference number CAD 5617/26Jul.

Detective Constable Hannah Saunders, from the South West Basic Command Unit said: “We have released an e-fit image of the man we want to speak to.

“Give the detailed description provided I hope someone may recognise him – if you do, please get in contact.”

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Detectives investigating an allegation of rape in Morden have released an e-fit of a man they would like to identify.

“An investigation was launched after a man in his 20s reported he had been attacked by another man in Morden Hall Park shortly before 19:00hrs on Monday, 25 July.

“As the man was walking through the park, he realised he was being followed.

“He was pushed to the ground and raped in a wooded area before managing to escape.

“The suspect is described as a white man, aged around 50, about 6ft tall, of slim build with a short grey beard.

“He was wearing black thin rimmed glasses, a blue top, blue shorts and a luminous yellow cap.

“The man is being supported by specially trained officers.

“Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 5617/26Jul.

“You can also speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”