Taylor Swift's father won't face legal action after allegedly punching a paparazzo

Police previously confirmed the area had been the scene of a bust-up, but Taylor's camp claimed it was the result of two people acting "aggressively".

They said in a statement: "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."

Local police from the New South Wales force confirmed a 71-year-old man - who they did not name - allegedly assaulted a 51-year-old man at Neutral Bay Wharf at about 2.30am.

Cops added the alleged victim, who reported the incident, did not require any medical treatment.

The photographer also said he didn't understand what prompted the alleged outburst, telling News.com.au: "It was a shock... there was no need for it, the security had it under control.

"I'll leave it in the police's hands now."

But the photographer branded the statement "utter rubbish" and said the only woman on the scene was Taylor.

The Matrix Media Group chief ex ecutive explained he originally thought it was a security guard who allegedly lashed out and was shocked when he realised it was Taylor's dad, but he insisted he had no idea what had triggered the incident.

He said: "In 23 years of taking pictures, I have never seen anything like it.

"She got off the boat, she walked towards security guards who were shoving umbrellas in our faces."

The photographer didn't require medical attention but said he was left with "very sore chops" on the left side of his face.