Two-time world champion Adrian Lewis has been suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) over an altercation with an opponent at the UK Open qualifiers.
Lewis was escorted away from his quarter-final clash with Jose Justicia after he pushed the Spaniard in the chest after appearing to get upset over perceived gamesmanship.
A full investigation will be conducted in relation to the incident.
A statement on the matter from the DRA, which has been published on the Professional Darts Corporation website reads:
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.
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) February 2, 2018
The player has the right of appeal.
"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."
The 33-year-old, who won the tie 6-5, went on to lose his semi-final clash against eventual winner Michael van Gerwen 6-3.
