POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a street robbery.

A 13-year-old boy was mugged at 3.30pm on Tuesday in Westfield Lane in the Spen Valley area of Scholes.

He was walking with a friend when he was approached by a man who threatened him and demanded his mobile phone.

Neither of the boys were injured but were left shaken by the incident.

The suspect is described as white, aged between 16 and 18, around 5ft 8in tall with short dark brown hair, a spotty complexion and stubble on his face.

Witnesses are urged to contact Detective Constable Jason Thorpe on (01924) 431086.