Luke Littler blasts 'scum of the earth' vandals after car is smashed during game
Darts sensation Luke Littler has fallen victim to vandalism after a group who he labelled the 'scum of the earth' did extensive damage to his Mercedes van.
Littler, 18, was taking part in a darts exhibition when the incident took place.
The teenager struck major success in January's PDC World Darts Championship final as he became world champion aged 17, just 12 months on from his sensational breakthrough as a 16-year-old at the Ally Pally. Luke Littler. Pic:After that milestone – and his 18th birthday following later in January – Littler revealed he was planning on rewarding himself with a car as he was intent on completing driving lessons.
'I've always loved a Mercedes A-Class – just a small car,' he said. 'Last year I was looking at driving and I loved the Ford Focus, but now I've gone up in the world just a little
'I haven't had driving lessons yet because it's been so hectic, but I'm going to have to do it before I get into my twenties when it'll be too late and I can't be bothered.'
Luke Littler has had the back window put through on his vehicle whilst at an exhibition in Norwich
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