A SCHOOLBOY was robbed of his motorised scooter in Hindley.

The 15-year-old was wheeling it home along Derby Lane when a man threatened to beat up him if he did not hand over the machine. The robber then picked up the scooter and put it in his car before driving off. The incident happened on Monday, January 5 at 8.40pm.

Anyone with information should contact Leigh CID on 0161 856 7252 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111.