The final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield was temporarily halted when a protester entered the playing area during the third frame, forcing referee Rob Spencer to intervene.
Incident Details
With Wu Yize and Shaun Murphy engaged in a tense safety battle, a woman vaulted onto the stage near the table and appeared to shout, reportedly directed at the BBC. Spencer quickly responded, ensuring the disruption was brief before security removed the individual from the venue.
This incident follows earlier disturbances in the tournament, including a member of the crowd being ejected during the deciding frame of Wu's semi-final against Mark Allen, which also featured a lengthy 100-minute frame. Spencer had previously spoken to referee Marcel Eckardt during that match.
Player Background
Wu Yize, at 22 the youngest player in the world's top 16, is aiming to become China's second world champion after Zhao Xintong. He was not yet two years old when Murphy won his sole world title in 2005. Murphy advanced to the final by defeating John Higgins.
