A TEENAGER boy was robbed of his cap by a thief aged about 10 carrying a knife.

The 13-year-old boy was walking along Dale Street, Radcliffe, yesterday at around 3pm when he saw some youths on an adjacent skatepark.

One boy walked over to him, pulled out a knife and ordered him to hand over his cap.

He is described as aged about 10, white, 4ft 6ins tall, with brown medium-length hair. He was wearing a blue Nike cap, a light blue earring, no clothing on his upper body, blue tracksuit bottoms, white trainers and was riding a green bike. The knife was a multi-tool type with a black handle. Any witnesses are asked to call 0161 856 8093.