12:33 11 September 2009
Sugababes star Amelle Berrabah disappeared for days after an argument with her bandmate Keisha Buchanan, The Sun newspaper reported.
According to reports, Berrabah missed a nightclub performance and other public appearances after the quarrel and failed to respond to contact from her management, dropping off the map.
Berrabah's family reportedly contacted the police, prompting police officers to visited the singer's home where she is believed to have told them that she was safe but in need of a break.
A source said: "She is deeply unhappy at the moment and is scared of Keisha. She still loves the band and the last thing she wants to do is quit.
"But the problem needs to be addressed because she feels she is being bullied. Keisha will just have digs at her throughout the day and it has been going on for months.
"It has got worse since Amelle had the Tinchy Stryder single and featured big time in the 'Get Sexy' video. Keisha is very dominating while Amelle is quite placid."