World Entertainment News Online Service: October 28, 1997

Latest: Riot police were called in to control hordes of Cure fans at Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles last night (27Oct97).

Thousands of followers crammed into the shop on Sunset Boulevard desperate to catch a glimpse of their heroes.

The Close to Me hitmakers were in town to sign copies of their album to the delight of dedicated fanatics.

But on the stroke of midnight the store became jam-packed with eager youngsters.

Los Angeles Police Sergeant Glen Hees said, "About a dozen officers were called in to restore order.

"Two thousand people were pushing and shoving, I don't think they had anticipated so many but they were all very cooperative."

Police are keeping a close eye on developments when tickets go on sale for a gig in Hollywood tonight.