Photographer claims he was punched by Taylor Swift’s dad on Sydney waterfront
MELBOURNE, Australia — A photographer reported an incident to the police alleging that he was punched in the face by Taylor Swift’s father on the Sydney waterfront on Tuesday, shortly after the conclusion of the pop star’s Australian tour.
Ben McDonald stated that Scott Swift assaulted him at the Neutral Bay Wharf, where they had just disembarked from a yacht.
Despite not suffering serious injuries, the experienced paparazzo decided to notify the authorities about the attack.
McDonald described the incident as “just a punch in the chops,” resulting in some tenderness but no significant physical harm.
Taylor Swift’s representative claimed that members of the media had acted aggressively during the encounter.
The New South Wale Police Force media office confirmed an investigation into the alleged assault of a 51-year-old man by a 71-year-old man on that morning.
Taylor Swift departed the country on a private jet following the conclusion of her Australian tour, which attracted over 600,000 fans across seven stadium concerts.
McDonald detailed the sequence of events leading up to the altercation, noting the presence of security and the subsequent confrontation.
He later identified Scott Swift as his alleged assailant after reviewing photos from the incident.
McDonald emphasized that there was no provocation for violence and highlighted the civil behavior exhibited by the media in their coverage of the event.