The Professional Darts Corporation () have responded after boos and whistles from the crowd marred the second night of action at this year's in Glasgow.

was crowned the winner at the OVO Hydro after a tense final with world No.1 Luke Humphries.

But the contest was one of several matches throughout the night that was tainted by crowd chaos after whistles and boos were heard coming from the audience.

In an earlier clash between Humphries and former world champion Gerwyn Price, the by letting out a stinging whistle of his own.

Whereas twice had match darts booed by sections of the crowd during his agonising 6-5 defeat against Littler in the opening match of night two.

Addressing the incidents in a statement sent to Express Sport, the PDC said: "Following Thursday's Premier League Darts night in Glasgow, the PDC wishes to strongly reiterate that it does not condone any behaviour which can disrupt an event, such as whistling or booing when players are throwing.

"Every player goes on stage with the intention of performing to the best of their ability and providing an entertaining spectacle for all fans, whether in the venue or watching worldwide.

"As per the terms and conditions of entry to events, spectators who act inappropriately can be removed from the venue.

"The PDC works closely with Premier League venues, who have responsibility for crowd control, to take proactive and decisive action against those who behave inappropriately.

"The vast majority of fans who attend our sell-out events on a regular basis also condemn this behaviour and we will continue to promote a positive atmosphere which gives all players the opportunity to play to the best of their ability in every match."

Littler was quizzed on the whistling during his post-match debrief on Thursday night, with .

He said: "There were a few in particular that were doing it when Luke [Humphries] was throwing. Kirk [Bevins, the referee] told them to be quiet and it made it even worse.

"I missed doubles, Luke breaks at 5-4. I'm just like 'Kirk you've made it even worse for me, I'm 5-4 down.' But I broke back and held my throw again."

On the role of the referee, he added: "If it's the same as it was when Kirk said it, then yeah leave it. Obviously they've got to step in and say something, but yeah it was pretty bad."

The Premier League continues next week in Dublin.