U2 fans cause bedlam in Brazil

Chaos reigned in supermarkets in Sao Paulo, Brazil, yesterday as tens of thousands of fans tried to buy tickets for a February 20 concert by Irish rockers U2. Cashiers' machines broke down and lines went round city blocks.

People who had waited for more than 12 hours under a blazing sun got frustrated and angry as night fell and they still hadn't bought tickets.

Squads of police were on standby but no major incidents were reported.