Police have released an e-fit of a man they’d like to speak with (credit: Met police)
The 14-year-old was talking to a man about health and fitness, in Elm Park Road, on Wednesday, 26 August.
The suspect offered the victim a bottle of liquid, which he put a yellow tablet inside.
The teenager took the drink home and drank it at around 11pm the next day and suffered an immediate and severe burning sensation.
He quickly spat it out and did not require hospital treatment.
The suspect has been described as being black, 5’11, with short black hair and was of a muscular build.
He wore charcoal grey running shorts and a lighter grey vest that had sweat patches on it.
The victim said that he spoke softly and slowly.
Detective Inspector James Healy, of Grays CID, said: “We want identify this man in connection with our investigation and we would urge people to come forward.
“While we haven’t received any other similar reports, we would urge people – particularly younger people – to be vigilant.
“The victim did not know the suspect and took an unknown liquid home to drink.
“We would urge people not do to this – no matter how convincing they may sound or come across.”
Anyone with information, is asked to call Grays CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/136008/20.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestopppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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