**Luke Littler Speaks Out After Vandals Target His Team Van in Norwich**
Darts sensation and reigning world champion Luke Littler was left appalled after learning that vandals had attacked the vehicle belonging to his team during a high-profile exhibition in Norwich. The incident occurred while Littler was participating in the MODUS Icons of Darts event, an occasion that had seen the young star sharing the stage with darts legends such as Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld.
Taking place at Epic Studios in Norwich city centre, the MODUS exhibition is a regular feature on the darts calendar, attracting not only current superstars but also celebrated names from the sport’s past, as well as emerging social media personalities. Littler’s victorious run at the event saw him vanquish Luke Humphries in the final—yet the celebratory mood quickly soured once he discovered what had happened outside the venue.
Littler, 17, expressed his distress and frustration on Instagram, posting a photo of the shattered rear window of his team’s Mercedes van with the caption: “Just trying to do an exhibition in Norwich and this happens, absolute scum of the earth.” The post made clear both the physical damage caused and the deeper emotional impact the incident had on the world champion and his close-knit entourage.
Such off-stage incidents are rare in the world of professional darts, a sport known for passionate yet generally respectful fans. The Norwich episode thus serves as a stark reminder of the challenges high-profile athletes can face when travelling around the country for competitions and public appearances. No immediate suspects were reported, and police have yet to provide an update on their investigation.
The vandalism came on the heels of a major triumph for Littler, both on the night and in his burgeoning rivalry with Luke Humphries. Only days earlier, the pair had been announced as partners for the upcoming PDC World Cup of Darts, set to be held in Frankfurt. Given their exceptional form, the duo are being widely tipped as frontrunners for the prestigious title.
In media interviews earlier in the week, Humphries—affectionately nicknamed “Cool Hand”—shared his belief that he and Littler will prove extremely difficult to beat at the World Cup. “There are some great teams in there,” Humphries admitted, citing potential threats including the Welsh pair of Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton, as well as Dutch talents Gian van Veen and Danny Noppert. However, he stressed that if he and Littler can maintain their momentum, opponents would find it tough to outplay them.
Elsewhere in the darts world, Nathan Aspinall continued his strong run in the Premier League, comfortably defeating Chris Dobey 6–1 in Aberdeen and solidifying his position in the play-off spots. Gerwyn Price provided another highlight by achieving a nine-dart finish earlier in the evening’s play, underlining the high standard prevalent at the top of the sport.
The news of the vandalism has been widely met with dismay and condemnation from fans across social media, with many offering messages of support to Littler and his team in the aftermath. It is a sobering reminder of the vulnerability that public figures can experience despite their sporting achievements.
Ultimately, while the Norwich exhibition offered plenty of reasons for celebration on the oche, the vandalism has cast a sombre shadow over a memorable evening for Littler. As investigations continue, the darts community will be hoping for swift justice and a return to the positive stories that have come to define Luke Littler’s young but already illustrious career.