Masterchef star George Calombaris, 38, 'faces assault charges' over shoving a fan, 19, after he was taunted for underpaying his restaurant staff by $2.6million at A-League grand final

A police investigation has been launched after Masterchef judge George Calombaris was caught on camera pushing a fan after the A-League grand final in Sydney. 

Police have confirmed to Daily Mail Australia they are investigating the alleged assault that took place about 8.50pm Sunday night at Allianz Stadium.  

‘A 19-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by a 38-year old man after a football game,’ a NSW police spokesperson said.  

• Police are investigating after George Calombaris was filmed pushing a fan
• Calombaris was caught on camera after the A-League final in Sydney
• A police officer can be seen having words with Calombaris after the fracas 
• Fans were confronting Calombaris about his company underpaying their staff  
• Last month it was revealed his company underpaid staff by $2.6million