Adrian Lewis has been suspended by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) with immediate effect following an incident at the UK Open Qualifiers.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old had to be led away by security at the end of Friday’s quarter-final against Jose Justicia.<\/p>\n
Lewis remonstrated with and pushed the Spaniard over perceived gamesmanship following his 6-5 win.<\/p>\n
The two-time world champion went on to lose 6-3 in the semi-finals against eventual winner Michael van Gerwen.<\/p>\n
The PDC 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.<\/p>\n
“The player has the right of appeal.”<\/p>\n
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Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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