- Fans were criticized by the referee after whistling during the game Luke Littler
- Littler sent to Andy Baetens in just ten minutes at the Winmau Masters
The referee was forced to intervene after whistles were heard during Luke Littler's opening match at the Winmau Masters.
Littler had an impressive beginning in the tournament in Milton Keynes, since he beat Andy Baetens in just ten minutes.
The 18-year-old Littler world champion won a 3-0 victory and now he will face James Wade on Saturday in the last 16.
Littler took six of his nine chacques and averaged 104.33.
Wade surpassed after winning 3-2 against Mike de Decker.
However, Littler's game was eclipsed by a hostile crowd.
The referee intervened after whistles were heard during Luke Littler's inaugural match at the Winmau Masters
Littler beat Andy Baetens in just ten minutes while won a 3-0 victory
Darts John Rawling's commentator was also angry with fans' actions during the game between Littler and Baetens (in the photo)
At one stage, referee Kirk Bevins had to broadcast a warning to viewers.
Before the final leg, Bevins shouted: 'Stop whistling, thanks.'
ITV commentator John Rawling, gets angry with fans' actions and described them as “imbéciles.”
During his coverage, Rawling said: “What kind of fool reaches a Big Dart event and begins to whistle?”
Littler was crowned world champion after defeating Michael Van Gerwen last month.