A nine-year-old boy was robbed of his bicycle after being threatened in what police have described as a "frightening ordeal".

The boy was riding his bike with his brother between Kernow Crescent and Perran Avenue, Fishermead when they were approached by four offenders at around 3.30pm on Saturday (January 7).

One of the offenders spoke to the boy about his bike, before threatening him and forcibly taking it by pushing him off.

Thames Valley Police describe the main offender as black, aged around 14 or 15 years old, with a skinny build and around 5ft tall with short black hair.

He was said to be wearing shiny navy blue slim-fit tracksuit bottoms and a black puffa jacket with fur around the hood and had a distinctive silver tooth in his upper jaw.

There are no descriptions of the other three suspects. The bicycle was black in colour with gold writing.

Investigating officer PC William Marrable, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the young victim, who thankfully was not injured.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed the incident or who recognises the description of the main offender to please contact Thames Valley Police.

“You can do so by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43230009628.

“Alternatively, for anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”