Snooker world No44 'had stomach pumped' after drunken confrontation at VIP event

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Turkish Masters in Antalya very much the worse for wear.The world No44, who has had a dreadful season on the table, became embroiled in an altercation with guests at the VIP bash for players and dignitaries.And after falling and splitting his chin open in the toilets there was then a heated exchange with WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson.Milkins was rushed to a nearby hospital where he also had his stomach pumped and was collected and brought back by pal and former European Masters champion Jimmy Robertson.The incident was highly embarrassing for the snooker authorities on a first visit to a new territory with huge potential.And to complete a catastrophic 48 hours personally, Milkins then crashed out of the tournament 5-4 to China’s Ding Junhui yesterday – losing the last four frames after leading 4-1.Gloucester’s Milkins is known on the circuit for using The Worzels’ ‘I am a cider drinker’ as his walk-on music.He said: “I drank far too much, and something happened.

I genuinely don’t know exactly what and cannot remember details - I was in a state where I didn’t know where I was.“It was my birthday and I had been drinking for a long time but that is no excuse and I know that.

I don’t know why, I did all this when I was in my 20s.“I don’t remember what happened with the hotel guests or Jason Ferguson – none of it.

I can only apologise to any guests I offended that night. I wouldn’t have known who it was.“And I have apologised to the organisers and the hotel.