A TEEN has been arrested after youngsters had their bikes snatched in North Swindon.

Police said the alleged robber’s victims were cycling between Redhouse and Oakhurst when their bikes were stolen.

Swindon North Police posted on Facebook on Sunday night: “They were either distracted, threatened or pushed off their bikes.”

A boy, 17, from North Swindon, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, theft and criminal damage around the Redhouse village centre.