This is the heartbreaking moment a 13-year-old boy had his new bicycle snatched from him by two hooded thugs.

CCTV footage shows the teenage victim struggling with the older youths before they wrench the bike from his hands and cycle down the street in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.

The schoolboy, who is identified only as Colin, tries to give chase but the thieves get away.

It was the first time the teenager had ridden the £1,000 bike, which was given to him by his parents as a bar mitzvah present.

His mother Brocha, who said she saved 'long and hard' for the gift, set up a Go Fund Me Page after the incident on Monday and raised enough money for a new bike within hours.

It is understood the youths waited for Colin outside a shop and followed him along the road as he looked for someone to help.

Footage shows the victim wheeling the bike into a nearby warehouse, where the first youth catches up to him moments before he reaches the door.

The thief tries grab the bike but Colin pushed back, even wrapping a leg around the frame as he struggled to hold on.

The second youth runs towards the pair and helps his friend pry the bicycle from the victim's hands. One restrains Colin as the other starts cycling down the road.

Colin, who is still wearing his helmet, tries to run after the boys but cannot keep up.

Target: One of the youths approaches Colin as he wheels his bike into the doorway of a warehouse

Grab: The first thief, who has his hood pulled over his head, reaches for the bike but Colin pushes back

Support: A second youth appears and helps his friend yank the bicycle out of their young victim's hand

Brocha, who did not want to give her family name in fear of reprisals, said the 'traumatising' video had brought her to tears and urged police to track down the thieves.

She said she has been overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers who have donated money towards the fund, adding that four have offered to buy a new bike outright.

'I can't believe it,' she said. 'I'm in shock. People have been amazing. I can't believe the money has been raised so quickly.

'I want to say thank you to everyone who has given money and the people who have contacted me offering to buy him a new bike.

Struggle: Colin does his best to cling on to his best to cling on to the bike, wrapping a leg around the frame

Restrained: One of the thieves grabs hold of Colin and holds him back as the other runs away with the bike

Brave: Colin, who is till wearing his helmet, tries to give chase but the youths are able to cycle away

'I was so angry at the people who did this, but the support has been amazing.'

Dozens of social media users posted messages of support after watching the footage.

Brenda Duckworth said: 'Colin, please know that there are thousands of people who have seen the video and want to help you to get a new bike. You are a wonderful, courageous teenager.'

Farrah Southwell said: 'The poor boy shouldn't have to have a new bike - his shouldn't have been stolen. 'What is with people these days?

Helen Beddows posted: 'This makes me so mad. I feel for the young boy, so sad.'