Northern Irish darts player Daryl Gurney engaged in a confrontation with match official Kirk Bevins following his elimination from the Grand Slam of Darts on Sunday evening.
The incident occurred immediately after Gurney's 5-3 defeat to Czech competitor Karel Sedlacek at the WV Active Aldersley venue in Wolverhampton.
The 39-year-old player, currently positioned 24th in the PDC Order of Merit, approached the referee directly after the match concluded.
The Professional Darts Corporation remained unaware of the on-stage incident as of Sunday night, potentially leaving questions about any forthcoming disciplinary measures.
Daryl Gurney was beaten 5-3 defeat by Czech competitor Karel Sedlacek
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The two-time major winner had entered the match requiring a victory to maintain his chances of progressing from Group E.
His loss meant he faced elimination from the tournament, which was subsequently confirmed when Luke Littler defeated Connor Scutt 5-3 later that evening.
The pressure appeared to affect Gurney immediately following the match's conclusion.
After exchanging the customary handshake with Sedlacek and retrieving their darts, the Northern Irishman bypassed typical post-match protocol and instead headed directly towards Bevins.
What followed was described as a tense conversation between the player and official, marking an unusual end to Gurney's Grand Slam campaign.
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Daryl Gurney confronted Kirk Bevins after the defeat
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Witnesses at the venue characterised Gurney as "clearly agitated" during the exchange with Bevins.
The confrontation concluded with the player walking away whilst shaking his head in apparent frustration.
Following his departure from the stage, Gurney declined to participate in any post-match media obligations.
This refusal to engage with interviewers represented another departure from standard tournament procedures.
The incident marked an acrimonious conclusion to Gurney's participation in the prestigious tournament.
His visible displeasure and subsequent actions drew attention from spectators and officials alike, though the specific nature of his grievance with the referee remained unclear.
The PDC maintains stringent regulations regarding player behaviour and respect towards match officials.
Previous incidents at the Grand Slam have resulted in substantial financial penalties for players who breached conduct standards.
The most notable precedent occurred in 2018 when Gerwyn Price received a £21,500 fine and suspended three-month ban for his conduct during that year's tournament.
SEDLACEK GETS OVER THE LINE!
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 9, 2025
It took ELEVEN attempts, but Karel Sedlacek finally gets over the line 5-3 against Daryl Gurney!
The Northern Irishman will be eliminated if Luke Littler wins against Connor Scutt later tonight!
📺 https://t.co/INctXCEkdB#GSOD | Group E pic.twitter.com/rL6UeBctNz
Price was penalised £8,000 for his behaviour against Simon Whitlock and £12,000 for incidents during his final against Gary Anderson, plus £1,500 for social media posts.
Such historical examples suggest Gurney could face similar sanctions if the PDC determines his actions violated their behavioural guidelines.