A TEENAGE boy was hit over the head with a bat before having his mountain bike stolen.

The 15-year-old was cycling along Shawhurst Lane in Wythall on Sunday at 5.25pm when he was stopped by a gang of three white youths aged 16 or 17.

They threatened him, hit him over the head with a bat and then took his £200 blue Dual shock bike.

The victim was taken to hospital with head injuries.

One of the youths was about 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build with shaved blond or brown hair. He was wearing a hooded top and was riding an orange coloured mountain bike.

Anyone with information can call DC Mark Carter at Redditch police on 08457 444888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.