Darts world champion Luke Littler has revealed his van was vandalised whilst he was participating in an exhibition event in Norwich on Friday night.
The 18-year-old discovered the damage after competing in the MODUS Icons of Darts event, where he had defeated his rival Luke Humphries.
Upon returning to his vehicle, Littler found that the rear window had been smashed in.
The incident has cast a shadow over what should have been a successful evening for the young darts sensation.
The damage left to Luke Littler's van
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Littler took to Instagram to express his frustration over the incident, sharing an image of his damaged van.
"Just trying to do an exhibition in Norwich and this happens, absolute scum of the earth," the teenage champion posted alongside the photo showing the smashed rear window.
The vandalism occurred while Littler was inside the venue competing against Humphries, who is currently ranked first in the world while Littler holds the second position.
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The incident marred what had otherwise been a successful performance for the teenager, who had defeated his rival during the exhibition match.
The exhibition event featured not only Littler and Humphries, but also darts legends Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld, both former world champions.
The presence of these four elite players made the Norwich event a significant attraction for darts enthusiasts.
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Littler has been credited with bringing darts back into the limelight with his personality and skill since bursting onto the professional scene.
The teenager began playing darts at just 18 months old, demonstrating his natural talent from an extraordinarily young age.
His meteoric rise through the ranks has captivated fans and brought new audiences to the sport.
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Littler made history in January when he became the youngest-ever darts world champion, defeating Michael van Gerwen in the final of the PDC's flagship event at Alexandra Palace.
The emotional victory saw Littler in tears after throwing the winning dart in front of an electric crowd.
His achievement broke the previous record held by van Gerwen himself, who won the first of his three world titles in 2014 at the age of 24.
Littler's remarkable success at such a young age has established him as one of the sport's brightest stars and most recognisable figures.
