Overview
- The 36-year-old said he spoke privately to Manby to apologise, stressing his frustration was not directed at the young winner.
- He added that his hand is on the mend after repeatedly punching the on-stage drinks table left him bleeding and required treatment.
- Footage also showed him placing a hand over a fizzing pyrotechnics cannon, an incident that drew boos from the crowd.
- PDC chief executive Matt Porter said welfare support is available and confirmed the matter has been sent to the Darts Regulation Authority, with no disciplinary decision yet.
- Manby backed up the 3–2 victory by defeating Adam Sevada 3–0 to reach the third round, where he is set to face Ricky Evans.