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Taylor Swift along with her father, Scott
Australian police are investigating an allegation by a paparazzo that he was assaulted by Taylor Swift’s father.
Ben McDonald, 51, accused Scott Swift, 71, of putting his face on a Sydney wharf. He didn’t want medical assist.
The confrontation occurred on Tuesday after Mr Swift and the pop megastar disembarked from a ship.
A spokesperson for the singer didn’t deal with the assault declare however stated two individuals had behaved aggressively in the direction of them, native media reported.
A video revealed by Australian media exhibits the singer, who’s hid beneath an umbrella, strolling along with her father and safety guards alongside Impartial Bay Wharf about 02:30 native time (15:30 GMT Monday).
Cameras flash earlier than two voices – reported to be a photographer and a guard – accuse one another of touching umbrellas. It’s unclear whether or not the footage captures the alleged incident.
Mr McDonald informed the Australian Broadcasting Company that the singer had entered a automotive when Mr Swift attacked him.
“In 23 years of doing this I’ve by no means been assaulted, not to mention been punched within the face by a father,” he stated.
The singer’s consultant stated: “Two people had been aggressively pushing their manner in the direction of Taylor, grabbing at her safety personnel, and threatening to throw a feminine workers member into the water.”
Swift had simply carried out the ultimate Australian live performance in her immensely standard Eras tour.
“The youthful man reported the incident and inquiries at the moment are below manner by officers connected to North Shore Police Space Command,” New South Wales Police stated in a press release.
