Police are hunting a group of four men who tried to kidnap a young woman in south London by dragging her off the street and into their car.

The woman, in her 20s, was left "traumetised" after the car full of men pulled up beside her and one of the men attempted to grab her.

She managed to fight the man off - sustaining minor injuries - before he got back in the car. There were three other men in the car and they then drove off towards Balham, police said.

The terrifying kidnap attempt happened at about 4am on Sunday, August 30, as she was walking home in Clapham Common South Side, at the junction with Elms Road.

Detective Inspector Damon Williams from Lambeth CID said: "The victim has been left traumatised by the events of that day.

"The incident happened in the early hours of the morning but there would have been other vehicles in the vicinity as this is a busy area.

"Enquires continue to identify the vehicle and occupants and anyone with information, no matter how small, is asked to contact us.

"Any information will be treated in the strictest of confidence."

Police said the man who tried to pull the woman into the car was Asian, of slim build and in his late 20s.

The three others were also described as Asian by officers.

Anyone with information should contact Lambeth CID on 020 8649 2189 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.