POLICE have issued a e-fit of the man they suspect drove into a heavily pregnant woman with her own car as she tried to stop a him from stealing it.

Suzy Haven, 33, was hit by the grey BMW 320D and carried along the street for several metres after trying to prevent the man taking it from her driveway in Cleveland Road, South Woodford on Wednesday, December 23.

The former Forest pupil, who was six months pregnant at the time, eventually tumbled off the car, as the thief sped off at about 11.30am. She was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital and fortunately both mother and her unborn baby escaped serious injury.

She was loading Christmas gifts into the car to deliver to relatives, and was inside the house at the time when she saw the man jump into the car.

When she realised what was happening she ran out to confront the carjacker - who is described as white, clean-shaven and aged between 28 and 32 - as he started to drive off in the car.

Ms Haven was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital but fortunately both mother and her unborn baby escaped serious injury.

The thief had short 'floppy' brown hair and was wearing a white top at the time of the incident. The stolen vehicle had the registration number EY07 LMX.

A police spokeswoman said: "Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have seen the car or been offered a vehicle of similar description for sale.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Redbridge Police on: 0300 123 1212 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.