A fraudster claiming to work for the NHS injected a 92-year-old woman with a fake Covid-19 vaccine. Police are searching for the suspected conman, who charged the victim £160, and said he “may endanger people’s lives”. The victim allowed him into her home in Surbiton, south-west London, on the afternoon of Wednesday 30 December after he said he was from the NHS and there to administer the Covid-19 vaccine. She said she was jabbed in the arm with a “dart-like implement” before being charged £160, which the man said would be refunded by the NHS. The City of London police said it was not known what substance, if any, was administered, but the woman showed no ill-effects after a check at her local hospital. DI Kevin Ives said: “This is a disgusting and totally unacceptable assault on a member of the public, which won’t be tolerated. “We are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist us in identifying this man to get in touch. “It is crucial we catch him as soon as possible as not only is he defrauding individuals of money, he may endanger people’s lives.” Images released by police show the suspect dressed in a navy blue tracksuit with white stripes down the side. The images are from a second visit he made to the woman’s home on Monday, when he asked for a further £100. He is described as a white man in his early 30s, who is about 5ft 9in (1.75 metres) tall, of medium build, with light brown hair that is combed back and speaks with a London accent. A government spokeswoman said: “NHS England will never charge you for the vaccine or ask for bank details, pin numbers or passwords, when contacting you about a vaccination. “Any communication which claims to be from the NHS but asks for payment, or bank details, is fraudulent and can be ignored. .” Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or contact Crimestoppers.