POLICE are appealing for information after a 15-year-old boy was the victim of theft while riding his mountain bike in Springhead on Thursday evening.

A group of five males approached the teenager on the bridal path between Ashbrook Road and Oldham Road between 7.15pm and 7.30pm.

One demanded a mobile phone and cash from the victim and £25 was handed over.

The offenders are described as being aged 16/17 and were wearing dark clothing. One male was wearing a top which was lighter in colour than the others.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting log number 1897 01/0218