A SKITTLES match was temporarily halted after allegations of cheating were made.

Richmond Lions were hosting Westend in the Division Two clash when tempers frayed.

The Hereford Times has been told that Westend accused their opponents of cheating over the positioning of the pins.

Words were exchanged before a confrontation between the players ensued.

The game in the Hereford and District Skittles League was restarted and Richmond Lions went on to win.