Boy, 12, robbed of mountain bike

The stolen bike is said to be "particularly rare"

Detectives are appealing for information after a 12-year-old boy was robbed of his mountain bike.

The boy was riding along Delamer Road in Altrincham on Sunday when he was approached by a teenager.

He threatened the boy and pushed him off his bike, making his way along St Johns Road.

Greater Manchester Police described the offender, who was wearing a black hooded top, as tall, white and about 16-years-old.

Police said the bike was "particularly rare" and "quite distinctive".