Who knew an Australian darts tournament could end in such mayhem?
A Darts Challenge Invitational between Simon “The Wizard” Whitlock and world champion “Mighty” Michael van Gerwen was forced to a hault when fans began to run riot.
Video footage shows chairs and tables being flung onto the stage – predominantly by a group of revelers in fancy dress.
We’re all set to go for night 2 of the Don Smallgoods #Darts Invitational Challenge at @EtihadStadiumAU! pic.twitter.com/ziAYT5TQMm
— Etihad Stadium (@EtihadStadiumAU) January 10, 2015
Obviously there were too many Oompa Loompas and men in 90s throwback Hawaiian shirts at the event.
Reportedly over 40 people were ejected from Etihad Stadium in Melbourne for causing the ruckus.
Watch the crazy footage below caught by a spectator in the crowd.
Hooligans at the darts in Melbourne? Front-page news surely. pic.twitter.com/aZ1UPvJ71n
— Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0) January 10, 2015
The darts at Etihad Stadium. smh. #sheermadness pic.twitter.com/6aoyTd30AW
— Lance Jenkinson (@westsport) January 10, 2015
Riot at Australian darts tournament #SimonWhitlock #Britain http://t.co/qTgg9VNWsp pic.twitter.com/mniTG5cTiv
— Trending UK News (@UKolizer) January 11, 2015
That’s TMI “@VICESports: Australian darts event devolves into Oompa Loompa chaos. http://t.co/dC2vJ76zBw pic.twitter.com/FK4XEsGp9f”
— Don Chance (@DonChance) January 11, 2015
how can people riot at a darts championship? seems ridiculous!
— Dingo ♛ (@incredingo) January 11, 2015
@Gatty54 @JoeGorman_89 I had no idea there was such a thing as darts hoolies. What’s next, lawn bowls ultraviolence?
— jgrb (@jgrb) January 11, 2015
