McCartney turns on snappers

Paul McCartney begged New York photographers and cameramen to leave him alone during a confrontation yesterday, during which he accused them of harassing him.

McCartney was on his way to a New York airport when he took offence to the army of paparazzi on his tail.

The former Beatle, who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce with estranged wife Heather Mills, stopped his car, stepped out and pleaded to be left in peace.

He said: "Okay guys, you're getting your photo. I'm being very nice to you... I'm asking you not to follow me. There's no reason to harass me, okay?"