Mervyn King was today threatened with legal action by the British Darts Organisation, after confirming he is switching to play on the rival Professional Darts Corporation circuit.

Darts player Andy Fordham is expected to remain in hospital “for a few more days” after being taken ill at the Lakeside World Championship.

ANDY FORDHAM was last night in a “stable” condition in a Surrey hospital after being taken ill shortly before his first-round match at the Lakeside World Championship in Frimley Green.