Boy raped by man asking for directions - police

An e-fit of a man wearing a red top. He has black hair, stubble and black eyes.Image source, Essex Police
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Essex Police has released an e-fit of a man it wants to speak to in connection with the attack

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Police are investigating the alleged rape of a 13-year-old boy in 2021.

Detectives said the victim was attacked by a man who was asking for directions in country lanes between Halstead and Gestingthorpe in February of that year.

Essex Police released an e-fit image of a man it wished to speak to in relation to the incident, which was reported to the force recently.

He was described as 6ft 2ins (1.87m) tall, with blotches on his skin and wearing a red top and jeans.

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