Matthew Selt has been fined £2,000 after calling an autistic fan a "pervert” and another slur.
The snooker star, became embroiled in a spat with the fan, believed to be from Ellesmere Port, on Instagram earlier this year. Selt was unaware of the fan's autism when he launched into a barrage of disgusting insults after the fan sent him a direct message.
The 37-year-old had posted a story about Ronnie O'Sullivan when the fan, who is believed to be from Ellesmere Port, replied: "When's your match Matt??" with a cry-laughing emoji. The message referred to Selt's absence from the World Championship.