Could there finally be a description of the Croydon Cat Killer?

The group which is helping police in its investigations appears to believe so.

The South Norwood Animal Rescue Liberty group (SNARL) released a description of the serial cat killer who is believed to have murdered more than 250 felines in the UK?

"This is a very general description which could fit any number of people," SNARL said.

"It will not make you a hero or do you any favours if you harm someone innocent. We reiterate: call police if seen in a situation as described below.

"If you see a man in his 40s, white, with short brown hair, between 5'8 and 5'11', average build, possibly with some acne scarring to his face, dressed in dark clothing, with or without a torch, trying to coax cats with a toy or feed them or looking or entering gardens, please dial 999 quoting Operation Takahe and then also call us on 07957 830490 or 07961 030064.

"He may be wearing a headlamp or carrying a torch.

"Do not approach him or confront him (he may be completely innocent, plenty of people out there trying to rescue or help cats), just call the police and us and let us deal with it."

This description came after another cat was murdered in the Catheram Hill area on Tuesday, August 22.

Residents near the area said they heard a cat bell and then a "kissing" noise as though trying to attract an animal. The noises were heard twice.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "When the person was seen they hurried off.

"They were wearing all dark clothing and a dull light was seen- maybe a phone or a torch.

"They went off in the direction of Buxton Lodge nursing home. Although the person could have gone across the road, down the alleyway or further down the street."

Police and (SNARL) are offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.

Anybody who has any information should call the police on 101 and quote CAD2865/260817 and Operation Takahe.

SNARL can be contacted on 07961 030064 or 07957 830490.