Justin Bieber has sparked controversy after groping a young female fan posing with him for a photo.

The 'One Less Lonely Girl' singer puts his arm around the Belieber, cups her breast and kisses her on the cheek in an uncomfortable snap originally posted on fansite Bieber Fever.

Another picture shows Bieber slack-jawed as the fan whispers something in his ear.

The photo, which was taken at an event in Miami, has since been removed from the website.

However, the image has still managed to do the rounds online, prompting statements on Twitter such as: "Why won't justin bieber take a pic with me and grab my boob wtf."

Another said: "Justin Bieber touched a fan's boob and BAM.. Let him be.. Lol. He's Justin Bieber.. Whoever you are your opinions are invalid. #Truth sryy."

The 'Beauty and a Beat' star recently admitted that he is "not in the happiest place" after splitting from girlfriend Selena Gomez.

Bieber has reportedly decided that "everything will be on the table" when he appears on Saturday Night Live next month.

"Justin has nothing to hide or be ashamed about," a source said. "Everything will be on the table: his relationships, the tabloids' stories about him, even the recent rumours that he tried pot."

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