Thieves stole bike from Sheffield boy who saved up birthday and Christmas money

The 11-year-old was targeted by a gang in Concord Park, Shiregreen, last Sunday afternoon.

His mum, Rachel Helliwell, described the thieves, who were 17 or 18, as 'scum of the earth'.

She said her son had been left upset after saving up to buy himself the bike, which was a black BMX with chrome handle bars and pedals.

She added: "If your son brings a bike home with him then please think of my boy crying his eyes out after saving over £200 of birthday and Christmas money to buy it.

"If that was my lad I'd be disgusted."

A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "Police are investigating after a teenager had his bike stolen by a group of four people in Concord Park, Sheffield.

"The incident happened at about 4.30pm on Sunday, May 7 when the offenders reportedly stole a black BMX bike from the boy.

"No one was injured during the incident."

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.