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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mark Staniforth

REVEALED: Protesters force stoppage at world snooker championship | Vintage Vibes

PA Wire

Play was halted at the Crucible during the World Snooker Championship after a protester wearing a Just Stop Oil t-shirt ran into the arena, jumped onto the table and scattered a bag of orange powder across the surface.

The incident happened during Robert Milkins’ clash with Joe Perry in the evening session, forcing a delay of around 40 minutes before any play resumed.

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