A man attempted to rob a 10-year-old boy of his bike at Daventry Country Park this morning.
The incident took place some time between 11.50am and midday, when the offender approached the boy and demanded his bike from him, close to the Scout hut in the park.
The boy managed to get away and left the scene on his bike.
The offender was around 5ft 10in, with a thin, muscular build and he was wearing a black hooded top, black tracksuit bottoms, black gloves and black shoes.
Anyone with information can call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.