Busted - Busted Fan Attacks Simpson On Stage

Former BUSTED heartthrob CHARLIE SIMPSON was attacked onstage by a disgruntled fan of the former boyband as he performed with new group FIGHTSTAR on Sunday (16JAN05).

The YEAR 3000 hitmakers devastated devoted fans on Friday (14JAN05) by announcing the end of their chart run, so Simpson can pursue a career with rockers Fightstar.

And one particular fan chose to express their unhappiness by pelting Simpson with paint while he sang at the gig in Dublin, Ireland.

An onlooker says, "Fightstar crowds are primarily older Busted fans who want to see Charlie, but there's been a lot of aggravation among the supporters since the split.

"Many are upset with Charlie for not taking a break from Busted to do Fightstar, then returning to the group."

Of the attack, the concert-goer adds, "Suddenly Charlie was hit with something during the set. he looked hurt and shocked, but he carried on playing."

Simpson's spokesperson says, "A boy threw a toy covered in red paint during the gig. He went up to Charlie and apologised afterwards."