Scott Morrison heckled after he tries to shake hands with bushfire victim in NSW town of Cobargo

Prime minister seen picking up woman's hand and shaking it before quickly leaving when she says 'we need help' and onlookers shout abuse

Scott Morrison was forced to abandon a meet-and-greet in a bushfire-ravaged NSW town after being confronted by angry local residents.

The prime minister on Thursday visited the Bega Valley township of Cobargo, which was engulfed by flames on Tuesday morning.