A WOMAN feared for her life after being threatened with a sawn-off shotgun by two masked men stealing her car.

The carjacking happened just before 4pm on Wednesday, June 17 on Delahays Road in Hale.

The 38-year-old woman had just come to a stop in her black Audi S4 Quattro when she was confronted by the two men wearing ski masks, one brandishing a sawn-off shotgun and the other a hammer.

The gunman pointed the weapon at the victim’s chest and threatened to shoot her. Frightened for her life, she threw him the car keys and he got into the vehicle.

In a rush to get into the car with his accomplice, the second man pushed the victim and knocked her to the floor, causing her minor injuries.

The pair then drove off in the Audi, registration number YP55 MYR, along Clay Lane towards Wythenshawe, where it was spotted driving in tandem with a green Ford Focus.

Detective Constable Helen Murdoch, of Stretford CID, said: "This woman was left absolutely terrified, to the point where she was hysterical as she thought she was going to be shot and killed.

"I do not doubt these men have no conscience and probably do not care about the distress they have caused this poor victim, but we are doing everything we can to find them and put them behind bars, where they would spend a lot time contemplating their actions.

"I would appeal to anyone who has information about the whereabouts of either of these two cars to come forward."

The gunman was about 5ft 9in tall, of a medium build and wearing a balaclava, a black coat and black leather gloves.

His accomplice was of a similar height but slimmer and also wearing dark clothing.

If you can help call 856 7672 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.