A TEENAGE girl had her handbag stolen by two young thugs.

The 18-year-old was walking through the subway beneath Angouleme Way on Sunday afternoon (June 9) when she was approached from behind by the two thieves who grabbed her handbag.

The offenders are both described as male, aged 15 years and wearing baseball caps. One was wearing a t-shirt and grey jogging bottoms. The other was dressed in a black waterproof jacket and beige trousers.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the handbag snatch should contact Bury CID on 0161 856 8150.