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ACA reporter in incident with ex-AFL identity

“It is fair to say this is a first for me," says ACA's Seb Costello after a doorstop interview didn't go smoothly.

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A Current Affair reporter Seb Costello has been involved in an incident with former AFL player manager Ricky Nixon on a Port Melbourne street today.

The confrontation took place on Bay Street after Costello tried to doorstep Nixon for an interview about his latest business venture. A Seven News reporter was also on the scene.

“In the process of speaking with Mr Nixon his elbow has made contact with my jaw,” Costello told 3AW.

“It is fair to say this is a first for me.

“We are going into these situations obviously asking questions with cameras rolling so I can appreciate how that is a provocative situation.

“The video will speak for itself.”

As Costello was speaking live to 3AW, Nixon is alleged to have approached him and could be heard in the background.

“Stand back. Can you please calm down?” Costello asks.

Video of the incident will be given to Victoria Police.

A Nine spokesperson told the Herald Sun, “We are checking in with Seb and his wellbeing and making sure he is okay.”