Brad Pitt recently got physical with a pesky paparazzo who got a bit too close for comfort, it’s claimed.

The actor was at the Grove shopping mal in L.A. with daughter Zahara when the persistent snapper followed the pair from the garage into the centre.

That’s apparently when Brad decided the lensman had crossed the line.

An eyewitness tells E! Online's Planet Hollywood: “This paparazzi guy was right in his face taking pictures. Brad grabbed the guy by the collar and said, ‘Get the f**k away from me!'"

“The paparazzi guy looked so scared. He just ran into the parking garage.”

Don’t mess with Brad!