POLICE are hunting thugs who mugged a teenager for his bike.

The 18-year-old was cycling along a path adjacent to the railway line in Poppleton, on the edge of York, when he was attacked by four youths.

He suffered face and arm injuries and his orange Hard Rock mountain bike was taken.

Police last night urged anyone who may have seen the bike to contact them on (01904) 631321, or to call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.