Paul McCartney mocked a cyclist who shouted abuse at a female pedestrian, it's been reported.

Pedestrians, including the former Beatle, were almost knocked over when the cyclist rode recklessly down a street in central London.

According to The Sun, Sir Paul, who was on his way to his office, shouted: "Ooh I'm so scary, I'm so scary."

Mark Thorburn, 37, said the singer's reaction surprised onlookers.

"Paul danced like an elf and put on a squeaky voice to take the mickey,” he said. “It was the funniest and most surreal thing I've seen.”

Meanwhile, Sir Paul is due to embark on a string of South American dates next month as part of his Up and Coming tour.

(by Jason Gregory)