'You’re trying to p**s me off': Former darts world champion suspended after he's caught shoving opponent on camera
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Adrian Lewis has been suspended by the PDC after a clash with his opponent Jose Justica on the oche at the end of their UK Open Darts qualifier.
The pair had to be separated by stewards after Lewis appeared to push Justica at the end of his 6-5 quarter-final win in Wigan as tensions boiled over.
The drama kicked off in the eighth leg with Lewis heard saying “You’re trying to p*ss me off, I’m telling you” while pointing at his opponent's chest after they came together.
The pair exchanged words further during the match before finally squaring up on the oche at the end after Lewis completed his winning checkout.
(Image: PDC)
(Image: PDC)
(Image: PDC)
(Image: PDC)
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A Darts Regulation Authority statement said: "Following a review of the incidents which occurred in his match with Jose Justicia at Friday's UK Open qualifier, the Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Adrian Lewis with immediate effect pending a full investigation in to the matter.
"The player has the right of appeal."
Two-time world champion Lewis went on to lose to Michael van Gerwen in the semi-final