Overview
- Seeded 26th, Menzies lost 3-2 to 20-year-old debutant Charlie Manby, who sealed victory on his seventh match dart with double one.
- Menzies struck the underside of the on-stage drinks table three times, leaving his knuckles bloodied as referee Kirk Bevins moved him off the stage.
- He issued a public apology and cited the recent death of his uncle Gary, while stressing it did not excuse his conduct.
- Medics treated Menzies at Alexandra Palace before he was taken to hospital for his hand injury, according to Sky Sports.
- PDC chief executive Matt Porter confirmed a referral to the DRA for review, as pundits criticized the outburst and Manby progressed to round two.