AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy was forced to hand over his bike to a youth who threatened him with a knife in Talbot Grove, Bury, on Friday night.

The boy was approached by the offender on Talbot Grove, Bury, at around 9.15pm.

He demanded that the boy hand over his bike, but when he refused the offender produced a pen knife and pressed it against his throat.

The victim was not injured.

The offender is described as an Asian male, approximately 13 years of age who was wearing dark clothing.

Police are appealing for witnesses and ask that anyone with information which could help to contact Bury Robbery Unit on 0161 856 8093 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800

555 111.