MUGGERS targeted two teenage girls in broad daylight - as they walked down a Bolton street

CCTV footage of the shocking attack on Walnut Street in Astley Bridge has been shared on social media.

The video shows two young men approaching the girls from behind before grabbing a necklace from one of the young victims.

Police said a necklace was stolen from a girl in the robbery on Sunday afternoon.

A police spokesman said: "Officers were called to a report of a robbery which took place on Walnut Street in Bolton at around 5.45pm on Sunday.

"Two males approached a teenage girl and snatched her necklace. They made off from the scene.

"Anyone with information can report online or by using the LiveChat function.

"Alternatively, call 101 quoting log 2873 of 16/05/2021 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."