AN appeal has launched to find a "dangerous individual" who drove at three teenage boys in Bromsgrove and hurled abuse at them.

The three victims were walking along Birmingham Road heading into the town centre when they were followed onto the Stourbridge Road by a motorbike.

The rider of the bike, which is described as being a Harley Davidson style, mounted the pavement and drove at the teenagers.

The motorcyclist shouted at them and made an abusive gesture during the incident, which took place between 8.30pm and 9pm on Tuesday, March 13.

PC Matthew Hunt of West Mercia Police said: "Fortunately the motorbike missed the boys and they were unhurt; but they were left shaken.

"The person who did this is clearly a dangerous individual and we need to identify him as soon as possible."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call 101, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.