What happened to Zara McDermott? What did Love Island star say about car attack on Instagram - was she injured

Love Island star Zara McDermott has revealed four masked attackers tried to break into her car.

Taking to Instagram to share what had happened, the shaken reality TV star told fans she had been left “shook up and emotional” after her car was “surrounded” whilst on a side road near Westfield shopping centre in London.

McDermott, who is best known for being a contestant on the fourth series of Love Island had just been shopping and placed her items in the car boot when the incident occurred.

So what has the star said and is she okay? Here’s everything you need to know.

What happened to Zara McDermott?

McDermott has told fans that four masked men attempted to steal her belongings or car, whilst she was parked near Westfield shopping centre in London.

Recounting the terrifying ordeal she said “there were four guys surrounding my car. Most of which were wearing balaclavas.”

What has she said about the attack?

McDermott took to Instagram to share what had happened in her stories.

She told fans: “Something quite serious just happened to me, I’m feeling quite shook up about it actually, and quite emotional.

“I put my shopping in the boot of the car, closed the boot. I got into the driver’s seat and obviously locked the door straight away.

“I always do this and I’m very conscious of doing this, especially after going shopping. It’s a prime time for someone to target you.

She explained: “Within a few seconds of putting my phone down, I dropped my car key on the floor so I bent down to pick it up and when I looked up there were four guys surrounding my car. Most of which were wearing balaclavas.

“It all happened so quick but the guy on the passenger side, he had a hood up and a scarf, and was trying to open the door.

“Then I looked back and someone was tapping on my window trying to get my attention and stop me from moving.

“I looked in the rear view mirror and I think someone was trying to get in the boot and then someone appears in front of the car, they basically surrounded the car.”

The Love Island star added: “I didn’t even think I just put it into reverse and put the accelerator down and just drove off. I am fine but it just made me realise that the one thing I always do, locking my car is so important.

“I could have had everything stolen, the car stolen, they could have done something to me, they could have hurt me and it’s just really scary.”

She went on to reassure her fans after the horrifying ordeal and urged them to always lock their car doors as soon as they get inside.

Was Zara McDermott injured?

Thankfully McDermott was not injured in the attack and managed to escape the scene.

However, the terrible encounter comes just after the Love Island star had surgery to remove her wisdom teeth.

Taking to her stories, McDermott shared a selfie after her dental surgery on 13 September, sharing with fans that she was in excruciating pain.

In the picture, her face is visibly swollen and she is sporting an ice pack wrapped around her checks.

The caption read: “4 to 5 days post-surgery and still in agony!

“4am to 7am is the worst time for me.”