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Seven investigating incident with Sunday Night EP Mark Llewellyn

sevenNetwork Seven is investigating an incident involving the executive producer of Seven’s flagship program Sunday Night Mark Llewellyn.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports an ambulance was reportedly called to the head office of Sunday Night program earlier today after staff came to blows during a heated dispute.

The newspaper cites Seven sources who claim a disagreement between executive producer Mark Llewellyn and producer Paul Waterhouse turned physical with veteran reporter Ross Coulthart and producer Nick Farrow were forced to step in and break up the argument.A spokesman for Seven declined to comment however, Mumbrella understands the network has launched an investigation.

The Australian reports that Llewellyn has been suspended, adding he has sent staff at Sunday Night an email saying he would be off work for the remainder of the year.

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