Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts world champion, was left dismayed after discovering the rear window of his black Mercedes van was smashed during an exhibition match at the MODUS Icons of Darts event at Epic Studios in Norwich on Friday, May 16, 2025. Littler, who defeated world No. 1 Luke Humphries during the event, shared his frustration on Instagram, posting a photo of the damaged vehicle and writing, “Just trying to do an exhibition in Norwich and this happens, absolute scum of the earth.” The event, which also featured darts legends Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld, followed Littler’s thrilling Premier League Darts quarterfinal win over Humphries in Aberdeen the previous day, where he averaged 115.96 in a 6-3 victory.[](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0eqg03rj5no)[](https://www.espn.com/darts/story/_/id/45208865/luke-littler-left-upset-van-window-smashed-match)
Norfolk Police were approached for comment, but no further details on the vandalism or suspects have been reported. The incident capped a rollercoaster week for Littler, who had already secured the top spot in the 2025 Premier League with a record 45 points, clinching his sixth nightly win in Sheffield on May 22. Fans on X expressed outrage, with @Oche180 echoing Littler’s sentiment, calling the vandals “absolute scum,” while @Tungsten_Tales noted the incident marred what should have been a celebratory exhibition. Littler’s focus now shifts to the Premier League play-offs on May 29, where he faces Gerwyn Price in the semifinals, aiming to defend his 2024 title
