FOUR young thugs on bicycles threatened two lads aged 13 and 14 with a metal bar and a knife.
The pair escaped unharmed after being confronted by the gang in Danesway, Prestwich, shortly before 8pm on Tuesday (Feb 11).
Police say after the gang, aged between 11 and 15, surrounded them with bikes and threatened them with the weapons before ordering them to hand over property. The terrified youngsters refused to do so and fled.
Witnesses to the incident who can identify the gang members are asked to contact Whitefield CID on 0161 856 8248.
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