Taylor Swift’s rep is responding to an alleged altercation between the singer’s dad, Scott Swift, and a photographer in Sydney, Australia.
On Tuesday morning, local time, New South Wales police said in a statement that they were investigating an “alleged assault” on Sydney’s North Shore.
“A 71-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 51-year-old man at Neutral Bay Wharf about 2:30 a.m. (Tuesday 27 February 2024), before leaving the location,” NSW police said.
Scott Kingsley Swift, Taylor Swift’s dad, is seen in Tribeca on Nov. 13, 2017 in New York City.
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“The younger man reported the incident and inquiries are now underway by officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command,” the statement continued. “The man did not require medical treatment.”
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Addressing the incident, Taylor Swift’s rep said in a statement that there was shoving going on as “individuals” followed the singer and her entourage.
“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.”
Scott Swift has not been charged with anything, NSW police said.
Scott Swift and Taylor Swift at the 2011 CMT Artists of the year celebration at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 29, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn.
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The incident comes just one day after the music star wrapped-up her final show at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.
The singer performed four shows. She also recently wrapped up a three-day stint in Melbourne.
ABC News’ Monica Escobedo and Ellie Kaufman contributed to this report.
Taylor Swift’s representative has recently responded to allegations of assault involving Swift’s father and a photographer, with witnesses claiming aggressive behavior on the part of the photographer.
The incident reportedly took place outside of a restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, where Swift and her father were having dinner. According to witnesses, the photographer approached Swift and her father, seeking to take photos of the singer. However, things quickly escalated when the photographer allegedly became aggressive and started pushing and shoving Swift’s father.
In response to the incident, Swift’s representative released a statement saying, “Taylor Swift and her family were enjoying a quiet dinner when they were approached by a photographer who exhibited aggressive behavior. The safety and well-being of Taylor and her family are of utmost importance, and they are grateful for the swift actions taken by security personnel to diffuse the situation.”
The representative also added that they are currently looking into legal options regarding the incident.
This is not the first time that Swift has faced issues with aggressive photographers. In the past, she has spoken out about the invasive and sometimes dangerous behavior of paparazzi, calling for better regulations to protect celebrities and their families.
It is important to remember that celebrities, like everyone else, deserve to feel safe and respected in public spaces. While photographers have a job to do, it is never acceptable for them to resort to aggressive or violent behavior in order to get a photo.
As this incident continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting boundaries and treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of their status or celebrity. Swift’s representative’s response to the allegations highlights the need for accountability and consequences for those who engage in aggressive behavior towards others.
