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Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly

Updated 9:42 PM EST, Sun January 11, 2015
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Security and police officers stand guard around a pile of plastic chairs and tables after spectators threw them during the finals of the Invitational Darts Challenge in Melbourne, Australia on January 10.
Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly —
Security and police officers stand guard around a pile of plastic chairs and tables after spectators threw them during the finals of the Invitational Darts Challenge in Melbourne, Australia on January 10.
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Dressed up spectators throw plastic chairs and tables during the Invitational Darts Challenge finals in Melbourne, Australia on January 10.
Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly —
Dressed up spectators throw plastic chairs and tables during the Invitational Darts Challenge finals in Melbourne, Australia on January 10.
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Spectators at an international darts match at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne caused chaos as they started to throw their plastic chairs into the air.
Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly —
Spectators at an international darts match at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne caused chaos as they started to throw their plastic chairs into the air.
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Fans in fancy dress ended up sprawled on the ground in the ensuing chaos as the crowd grew more unruly.
Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly —
Fans in fancy dress ended up sprawled on the ground in the ensuing chaos as the crowd grew more unruly.
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2014 world champion Michael van Gerwen of the Netherlands throws a dart on his way to beating Australia's Simon Whitlock in the final of the international event in Melbourne, which descended into chaos due to fan behavior.
Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly —
2014 world champion Michael van Gerwen of the Netherlands throws a dart on his way to beating Australia's Simon Whitlock in the final of the international event in Melbourne, which descended into chaos due to fan behavior.
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Fans in a variety of fancy dress costumes were in exuberant mood as the alcohol flowed freely at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.
Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly —
Fans in a variety of fancy dress costumes were in exuberant mood as the alcohol flowed freely at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.
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Plastic chairs were thrown in the air by the unruly crowd at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne which appeared to encourage others to do the same.
Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly —
Plastic chairs were thrown in the air by the unruly crowd at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne which appeared to encourage others to do the same.
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Revelers at the darts match were dressed in fancy dress and having a great time until the situation later turned ugly.
Darts match in Melbourne turns ugly —
Revelers at the darts match were dressed in fancy dress and having a great time until the situation later turned ugly.

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