Michael van Gerwen punched in face during bar attack in the Netherlands
Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest on Michael van Gerwen being punched.
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Multiple outlets reported that van Gerwen was punched in the face in a bar in the Netherlands, with video circulating online showing a confrontation that preceded the punch. The incident occurred around King’s Day celebrations in late April 2026. [BBC Sport], [SportBible], [Mirror][2][3][5]
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Van Gerwen indicated he was lashed out at by the assailant, and later said the attacker apologized on Instagram. He also noted he did not plan to file a police report. [BBC Sport], [ESPN Africa via Sportnieuws.nl], [SportBible][3][4][2]
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The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) issued statements surrounding the incident as it circulated on social media, and security personnel intervened at the venue. Van Gerwen was not reported to have sustained serious injuries. [SportBible], [BBC Sport], [Express][1][6][7]
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