Spears' sister jumps to her defence

Britney Spears' sister leapt to her defence when a member of the public yelled abuse at the star in a shopping centre.

Britney and Jamie Lynn, 16, were on their way to a sushi restaurant in LA when a passer-by launched a verbal attack.

According to onlookers, the woman yelled: "Nobody wants you in this neighbourhood, you are making the neighbourhood not safe. You make this neighbourhood not safe to live in."

Jamie Lynn then lunged at the stranger and screamed: "Then move the f**k out!" before escorting her older sister to her car.

The pair were reportedly seen laughing about the incident as they drove away.