Terrifying CCTV footage shows the moment three hooded thugs tried to carjack a mum with her young son inside the vehicle.

The trio of yobs tried to smash their way into the car while the female motorist was parked up in the Bromford area of Birmingham on Saturday (26/3).

The petrified mother attempts to reverse in a bid to get away as glass can be seen shattering while the men continue to hammer at the driver's side front window.

She manages to perform a three point turn despite coming under attack and quickly drives away while the three offenders run from the scene.

The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "On Saturday 26th March, these thugs attempted to steal my car with both me and my son inside it.

"It happened in Bromford, Birmingham. These thugs came out of nowhere and used excessive force to try and gain entry to my car

"Luckily, I managed to drive off, but my car is severely damaged, the trauma that it has left me and my son with is unimaginable.

"CCTV captured this nightmare ordeal...the level of violence used is ridiculous, and I dread to think what would have happened to me and my son if they managed to get inside."

The disturbing footage was obtained by the blog site Birmz Is Grime and uploaded to social media where it has already been viewed thousands of times.

One web user commented "That is the stuff of nightmares" while another wrote: "Despicable behaviour, just horrific and getting all too common."

Another said: "What a disgusting thing to do. These lowlifes need catching quick. Poor woman and her son must be traumatised."