Officers released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak in connection with the alleged incident in East Dulwich, London

Police are hunting a serial defecator aged in his 50s who has struck again in a leafy London suburb where houses typically sell for £1.5million.

Officers released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to and they believe it is not the first time the suspect has performed such an act.

The suspect was described to police as being a white male, aged in his mid 50s and around 5ft 8ins tall with a medium build.

At the time of the alleged incident in Eastlands Crescent in East Dulwich, south London, he was wearing jeans and a grey jumper.

Houses on the street, close to the affluent area of Dulwich Village, sell for around £1.5million.

Officers want to speak to the man about an incident of 'outraging public decency' at 5.15pm on Thursday, February 16.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'Police believe that this is not the first time the suspect may have done this; and believe there are other similar cases which have not been reported to police.

'Detectives investigating the incident reported have released an image of a man they wish to identify and speak to about their enquiries.

'Officers are asking for anyone who has witnessed a similar incident to report it to police.

At the time of the alleged incident in Eastlands Crescent in East Dulwich, south London (pictured), he was wearing jeans and a grey jumper

'Anyone with any information on who the man in the picture may be are asked to contact DC O'Hare at Southwark CID on 020 7232 6116, or police via 101 or by tweeting @MetCC.'

To give information anonymously Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.