Fans kicked out of Kai Tak Arena early at World Snooker Grand Prix due to curfew
Kai Tak Sports Park bosses kicked snooker fans out of the World Grand Prix mid-way through Kyren Wilson's late-night clash with Matthew Selt on Tuesday, because they said it was time for them to go home.
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Officials had instituted a midnight curfew for the venue to coincide with public transport stopping for the night, and would not change their minds
The World Snooker Tour said spectators had been 'required to leave early before the match concluded'.
Organisers issued an apology in the early hours of Wednesday and said the situation would not happen again, adding they had 'actively communicated with the venue operator' and fans would be allowed to stay should matches run late during the rest of the tournament.
Wilson battled back from 3-2 down to beat Selt 4-3 in a thrilling finish, but his management team were less than impressed with the situation, posting on X: 'Literally, fans HAVE to leave, due to policies. You can't make it up!'
The Post has contacted Kai Tak for comment.
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