POLICE are hunting a youngster after a five-year-old boy had his bike stolen.

The boy was cycling along Wordsworth Road, Accrington, when he was approached by an older boy aged between 10 and 13.

The boy pushed the child from his cycle and took his red Universal American Patrol bike.

DS Mark Rothwell of Accrington CID said: "If anyone knows a young lad aged between 10 and 13 who has recently acquired such a bike and has reason to believe they have not got it by legitimate means we would like to know."

Anyone with any information on the incident on Januray 20 should call Accrington CID on 01254 353741 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.