Woman left dripping blood after alleged Uber driver attack

Jess Hawkins, 28, of Perth was out celebrating a friend's birthday when she called an Uber to take her home. Photo / Channel 7

A 28-year-old woman was left dripping blood after an alleged violent attack by an Uber driver on her way home after a night out drinking with friends.

Jess Hawkins, 28, of Perth was out celebrating a friend's birthday when she called an Uber to take her home.

The mother-of-three told Seven News she was intoxicated from the birthday drinks when she got into the Uber, reports news.com.au.

On the way home, an argument broke out between Ms Hawkins and the Uber driver.

The argument allegedly turned violent and Ms Hawkins claims she was struck in the face.

Ms Hawkins, who admits she was drunk and arguing, said she does not remember the actual blow, just the blood spilling on her hands afterwards.

"It was so much blood; I was cupping my hand and it was filling up and I just didn't know what to do with it," she said.

The mother-of-three was left bleeding after allegedly being struck. Photo / Channel 7

Video footage shows Ms Hawkins in the back of a car with blood streaked across her face, leg and hands.

Ms Hawkins said she didn't feel any pain, but was in shock after the incident which happened in May.

Police have charged the driver — who no longer works for Uber — with assault and he will face a Perth court later this year.

Ms Hawkins went public with the video because she said that Uber had not responded to her complaints.

"I am just really annoyed they haven't got back to me and haven't been concerned for me at all," she said.

Uber told Seven News safety was paramount for passengers and drivers.

An Uber spokeswoman said violence was not tolerated by the company and the driver's access to the app had been removed.

"Our community guidelines clearly reject any inappropriate and disrespectful behaviour," she said.

"The safety of our riders and driver-partners is a top priority.

"Uber's incident response team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond immediately to any reported incidents or accidents globally."