Harold causes shock in Belfast

Dave Harold, a 41-year-old qualifier from Stoke, caused the shock of the Northern Ireland Trophy so far when he dumped out two-time world champion John Higgins in Belfast today.

Harold’s shock 6-4 victory at this year’s £200,500 tournament at the Waterfront Hall means he will now lock horns with either Ronnie O’Sullivan, the world champion and world number one, or last season’s Crucible runner-up Ali Carter.