A TEENAGER has been robbed of his mountain bike by an older boy who threatened him with a knife.

The 14-year-old victim had ridden into the city centre from his Portslade home when an older boy accosted him in London Road, Brighton, shortly after 2.30pm on Sunday.

He was not hurt but the bike he was riding - a red Voodoo Xena model - was taken.

The suspect was a white boy, aged 17-18, 5'6", of slim build and with short black hair. He was wearing a khaki zip-up hooded jacket, jeans and trainers.

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to contact Sussex Police using the eform at sussex.police.uk/appealresponse or call 101, quoting serial 846 of September 24.

Alternatively go to the independent charity Crimestoppers' website at crimestoppers-uk.org or call anonymously on 0800 555 111.