Car-jacking 'traumatises' victim

Naomi Jamieson was punched in the attack

A young woman who was assaulted during an attempted car-jacking in County Antrim has said the attack has left her "traumatised".

Naomi Jamieson, 21, was targeted early on Tuesday as she drove along Antrim Road, Glengormley, towards Sandyknowes.

She had to stop to avoid two men who were dancing in the road, but as she did a third opened her door, tried to drag her out and punched her.

The other two stole items from the car as she drove off.

Ms Jamieson said that she was now afraid to go outside.

"Two youths were dancing in the middle of the road and I had to slow my vehicle down and a third youth... proceeded to open my door.

It was just when I got into the police station that I realised I was safe - I just broke down Naomi Jamieson

"When he realised I had my seatbelt on and he couldn't get me out of the car, he punched me.

"I was fearful for my life. I thought he had no weapon, but I didn't know if he was going to pull a knife.

"When I was struggling with him, I managed to get the car into gear and drove off.

"It is still blank between driving off and going to the police station - I don't honestly know how I drove there.

"It was just when I got into the police station that I realised I was safe - I just broke down."

Ms Jamieson said she has not been able to get back into a car, even as a passenger.

The attack happened shortly after midnight on Tuesday, and police have appealed for witnesses.

It is believed her attackers were aged in their late teens, one was wearing a white hooded top and another was wearing a black hooded top.