A CRAZED fan broke through security at Sir Paul McCartney's home, recalling attacks that saw Beatles John Lennon murdered and George Harrison stabbed.
When security finally got close to the man he kept screaming, "I must get to him." McCartney's guards feared an assassination attempt was taking place when a speeding car crashed through security on Friday.
He then had his path blocked after the guards activated a security gate, before turning his car and tearing across McCartney's fields and gardens.
He was finally stopped by trees and a fence just metres from McCartney's home.
The terrifying attack brought back fears of attacks similar to those on other former members of the Fab Four.
Lennon was murdered in 1980 when crazed fan Mark Chapman shot him outside his flat near New York's Central Park.
Seven years ago Harrison was forced to fight off an intruder who managed to stab him in the chest after he had broken into his home.
McCartney beefed up his security after both attacks.
That the attacks happened at his family home where he and late wife Linda raised their children had added to fears.
"This was the most frightening incident they have ever had at Peasmarsh," an insider said.
"Everyone was terrified that the guy could turn nasty.
"No one knew if he was armed or whether he wanted to attack someone.
"They were worried that this madman could come face to face with Paul."
McCartney was expected to be home at the time of the attack but had stayed later than thought to finish lunch with friends at a nearby pub.
After being halted by the trees and fence, the man turned his car around and sped away from the McCartney farm as police arrived.
They chased him through country lanes and eventually arrested him after he gave himself up in a neighbouring village.
"He was initially arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and failing to stop when challenged by police," a Sussex police spokesman said.
"He was later detained under the Mental Health Act and is not facing charges."
A string of strange fans have been camping outside McCartney's houses in recent months, while two weeks ago Sussex police investigated a man who spent four days trying to follow him in a blacked-out Volvo.
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