Nicole Richie Shames Paparazzi Snapper

Nicole Richie has slammed a paparazzi photographer, who she claims dropped his child on the floor to get a shot of her at the airport

Nicole Richie has hit out at a photographer, who she claims dropped his child on the floor just to get a photo of her walking through the airport.

The reality TV star took to Twitter to share a photo of the incident, using the hashtags, 'Heartbreaking' and '#FatherOfTheYear'.

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In a post linking to her Instagram page, Nicole wrote: 'Guess what homie, I have a camera too.'

The pictures seemingly show the photographer sitting down to take a picture, while his daughter lies on the floor next to him.

Giving her version of events, Nicole wrote: 'This paparazzi dragged his poor, sweet little girl on my plane from NYC to LA.

'As he ran her off the plane, he dropped her ON THE FLOOR of LAX as she laid there, crying her eyes out.. Just to get his shot. #Heartbreaking #FatherOfTheYear'.

Nicole's post sparked a mixed reaction from fans.

'Don't agree with you posting this to 1.1 million people. Why not give the man a photo of you and his daughter? Not accepting the fact he neglected his daughter but you could have turned this situation around abit better the shaming the guy?,' Instagram user chelsearidd wrote.

Meanwhile, mslizznicole followed: 'he deserves to be shamed and she should not have to give him anything! What a horrible father'.

Was Nicole Richie right to publicly shame the snapper, or should she have dealt with the incident in a different way? Let us know in the comments box below…

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