Starr's Fan Abuse

The former Beatle was leaving the ceremony in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Sunday night (09Nov08) after picking up the Diamond Award on behalf of the group, when a fan grabbed him for a hug.

Starr reportedly told the woman to, '"F**k off!"

A bystander tells Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper, "A middle-aged woman ran over and threw her arms around him, almost knocking him over.

"Ringo was a bit shocked, he just wanted to get away. After he shouted at her she looked absolutely stunned, but he just walked away."

And Starr was left so annoyed he confronted a camera crew who were trailing him for a chat.

The witness claims the musician shouted: "Get away from me. I'm not doing that now. I'm not doing interviews."

It isn't the first time Starr has upset his fans - last month (Oct08) he told supporters he would refuse to sign any future autograph requests. He later backtracked on the statement due to the furore from his loyal followers.