Australian Police Investigate Alleged Assault by Taylor Swift’s Father
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Updated 27 February 2024, 01:43 GMT
Australian police are currently investigating an allegation made by a paparazzo claiming to have been assaulted by Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift. The incident reportedly took place at a Sydney wharf.
Confrontation on Sydney Wharf
According to the paparazzo, Ben McDonald, Scott Swift, who is 71 years old, struck his face during the altercation. Fortunately, McDonald did not require medical assistance.
The confrontation occurred on Tuesday shortly after Scott Swift and his internationally renowned pop star daughter disembarked from a boat at Neutral Bay Wharf. However, a spokesperson for Taylor Swift did not directly address the assault claim. Instead, they stated that two individuals had behaved aggressively towards them.
A video that emerged in the Australian media captured the singer, accompanied by her father and security guards, walking along the wharf in the early hours of the morning. Although the footage shows flashes of cameras and a verbal exchange between individuals, it remains unclear whether it captured the alleged assault.
Recalling the incident, Ben McDonald described how Taylor Swift had already entered a car when Scott Swift allegedly attacked him. McDonald, who has been a paparazzo for 23 years, expressed shock, stating, “In 23 years of doing this, I’ve never been assaulted, let alone been punched in the face by a father.”
Swift’s Representative Responds
Responding to the allegations, Taylor Swift’s representative stated, “Two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff member into the water.”
Taylor Swift had just concluded her immensely successful Eras tour in Australia, which drew massive crowds at every performance. The final concert took place recently, leaving fans thrilled by her dynamic and visually stunning shows.
Police Investigation Underway
New South Wales Police issued a statement confirming that the alleged incident had been reported, and investigations by the North Shore Police Area Command are now in progress.
This latest controversy follows Taylor Swift’s ongoing battle with the invasion of her privacy by photographers and the paparazzi. Despite her remarkable musical career and fame, she has maintained her commitment to protecting her personal boundaries.
As the investigation unfolds, both Taylor Swift and her father hope to put this incident behind them, focusing on the positive impact of her music and the joy it brings to her millions of fans.
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