An Australian photographer is alleging Taylor Swiftâs father assaulted him early Tuesday.
Ben McDonald, 51, claims Scott Swift, 71, punched him as the Swiftâs entourage were leaving a party after a concert in Sydney, CNN reported.
âHe claimed when Swift got off the boat, a security guard forced an umbrella into his face and camera, before he was punched by the starâs 71-year-old father,â CNN reported. âSwiftâs entourage was âaggressive and unprofessional,â he claimed.â
However, Swiftâs camp tells it otherwise.
âTwo individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff member into the water,â Swiftâs representative told People in a statement.
Police in New South Wales are investigating an alleged assault involving a 51-year-old man and a 71-year-old man at Neutral Bay Wharf at 2:30 a.m. local time, according to CNN.
Neither man required medical treatment, police said in a statement.
Scott Swift is a regular fixture at her concerts and even had his own pass â D.O.H. Dad of Headliner. The Eras Tour started last spring.
âWe have had the most wonderful time. Iâve got to tell you that,â Swift, 34, said onstage at the last concert. âYou are here in one of the most exciting cities in the world, and you chose to hang out with us. Thanks guys!â
Swift is set to perform in Singapore in March.
