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World Snooker Championship final halted as security rush to table with BBC stunned
Reach Daily Express | May 3, 2026 10:39 PM CST

The World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize was halted due to a disturbance from the crowd as security rushed over. A member of the audience appeared to be shouting about the BBC license fee, while BBC One broadcast the event.

Wu Yize got his head down, ready to take a shot while leading 2-0 in the match and 67-31 in the frame, when an outburst from the crowd stopped proceedings. Several security personnel could be seen on the TV, rushing from one side of the table to the other.

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