Update News: Taylor Swift’s Dad Scott Involved in Fatal Motor Accident in NYC. Details of the accident are still emerging, but initial reports indicate that it occurred earlier today. Emergency services were quick to respond to the scene, but despite their efforts, the accident resulted in fatalities

On Feb. 26, Australian photographer Ben McDonald claimed that he had been taking photos of the “Lavender Haze” singer, 34, and her entourage while celebrating her sold-out shows in Melbourne.

McDonald claimed that an umbrella from Swift’s security was shoved in his face to prevent photographs from being taken while the group was heading down the jetty into a vehicle.On March 1, a spokesperson for Taylor addressed reports that the pop star’s dad allegedly clashed with the photographer and he had been accused of assaulting him on Sydney’s North Shore hours after her performance.

“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’s rep told PEOPLE in a statement.

In a statement to PEOPLE, police — who could not confirm the identities of those involved at the time — said they were investigating an “alleged assault after a 71-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 51-year-old man at Neutral Bay Wharf.”

“The younger man reported the incident and inquiries are now underway by officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command. The man did not require medical treatment,” police said.