A 13-YEAR-old cyclist was punched in the face and had his bike stolen as he rode down a road in Newton-le-Willows. The teenager was riding down Wargrave Road at about 7.20pm on Monday, July 5 when the attack took place.

He was unable to provide a description of the attacker who rode off off on his red BMX Raleigh Extreme.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crime Management Unit at St Helens on 0151 777 6969.

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