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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Luke Baker and Harry Latham-Coyle

World Snooker Championship final interrupted by protester as referee intervenes

The third frame of the World Championship final was interrupted by a protester - (Getty)

The final of the World Snooker Championship was interrupted by a protester with referee Rob Spencer forced to intervene.

With Wu Yize and Shaun Murphy locked in a protracted safety battle in the third frame, a woman vaulted into the playing area close to the table and appeared to shout something. It was not immediately clear what her intentions were, though it appeared her comment was directed at the BBC.

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