Here’s another look from the Menzies incident 😳
— The 44 ⚽️ (@The_Forty_Four)
Didn’t realise he burnt his hand too! pic.twitter.com/OUnl9lKNd3
December 15, 2025
This X post from @The_Forty_Four shares a new alternate-angle video of the incident involving Scottish darts player **Cameron Menzies** at the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship.
### What happened?
- In his first-round match on December 15, 2025, at Alexandra Palace, world No. 26 Menzies (aged 36) suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to 20-year-old debutant Charlie Manby.
- After Manby clinched the win, stage pyrotechnics (cold spark machines) activated for the winner's celebration.
- The video shows Menzies leaning down and placing his bare hand over the sparks to extinguish or cover them (referee Kirk Bevins notices and intervenes).
- Immediately after, in a fit of frustration, Menzies unleashes several hard punches into the underside of his drinks table, knocking items off and splitting his right hand open — blood is visibly streaming as he leaves the stage.
- He was booed by the crowd, ushered off by officials, treated on-site, and later taken to hospital for the gash.
### Context and background
Menzies has been open about personal struggles: he was grieving the recent death of his uncle Gary (whose funeral was reportedly scheduled around the time of the tournament), adding emotional pressure. This follows a pattern — last year he broke down in tears after a first-round exit.
He quickly issued a public apology, calling it an "emotional" reaction with "no excuse," and thanked those offering support.
### Reactions and consequences
- Public reactions are mixed: many jokes and memes about the meltdown (e.g., "generational headloss"), but also widespread concern for his mental health — comments highlight the intense pressure on athletes and hypocrisy in mocking "men's mental health" issues.
- Some speculated he burned his hand on the pyro, but reports confirm these are "cold spark" effects (not hot enough to burn), and the blood/injury came solely from punching the table.
- The PDC referred the incident to the Darts Regulation Authority for review (potential fine or sanction), but emphasized player welfare as priority — CEO Matt Porter spoke with Menzies and confirmed support is available via PDC and PDPA.
The post has gone viral (over 6M views), amplifying the drama from what was already a high-profile upset. Menzies is a talented player (recent major quarter-finalist), so hopefully he gets the help he needs and bounces back.
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