A GANG is being hunted by police after a drive-by street robbery on Sunday afternoon (March 4).

The men, all Asians, pulled up in a red Toyota alongside a white 25-year-old man as he walked along Cook Street in Bury at 5.50pm.

Two of the thugs got out of the car and grabbed the man by the throat. He was forced to hand over his mobile phone and a small amount of cash before the men returned to the vehicle and made off.

The victim was not injured.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

The first of the two robbers was 6ft tall, of large build, in his late 20s, with short black hair, long side burns and a goatee beard.

He spoke with a Manchester accent.

The second man was also in his 20s, 5ft 6ins tall, stocky with short black hair.

Bury CID are investigating the robbery.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact detectives on 0161 856 8150. Quote reference number GMP69382R/01.