A 17-YEAR-OLD was forced to hand over his motorbike after being threatened by a man armed with a knife.

The teenager was travelling along Clifton Road, Prestwich, around 7pm on Monday, when he was approached by the thief.

He made verbal threats and pointed the knife at the victim, demanding the bike.

The red and white Piaggio motorcycle, registration MK52 VDL, was worth £1,800.