Luke Littler Targeted by ‘Scum of the Earth’ at Norwich Darts Exhibition
Teenage darts prodigy Luke Littler, aged 18, was left outraged after his car was vandalized during a darts exhibition in Norwich on May 16, 2025. The world No. 1, who has taken the darts world by storm, discovered the back window of his vehicle smashed, prompting a furious response on social media. Posting a photo of the damage, Littler wrote, “Just trying to do an exhibition in Norwich and this happens, absolute scum of the earth,” as reported by The Sun and Daily Mail. The incident marred an otherwise successful week for Littler, who recently clinched the top spot in the Premier League Darts standings.
The vandalism occurred while Littler was performing at the Norwich event, engaging fans with his trademark flair. The senseless act has drawn widespread condemnation, with X users rallying behind the young star. One fan, @joshpearson180, labeled the perpetrators’ actions “disgusting,” echoing the frustration of many who see Littler as a positive role model unfairly targeted. The incident follows a pattern of challenges for Littler, who has faced crowd taunts in recent weeks, with X posts earlier warning him about hostile fan reactions during Premier League events.
Norfolk Police have confirmed they are investigating the criminal damage, with ongoing efforts to identify those responsible. According to The Express, Littler’s anger stems from his dedication to entertaining fans, only to be met with this setback. The darts community has shown strong support, with talkSPORT emphasizing the injustice of the attack. Littler’s rise to fame, marked by his 2024 World Championship final run and nine-darter in Bahrain, has made “‘The Nuke’ a household name, but incidents like this highlight the pressures of his rapid ascent,” as noted in a recent X discussion.
Despite the incident, Littler remains focused on his upcoming Premier League Darts finals night, where he’s favored to claim the title. Fans on X have urged him to stay strong, with one writing, “Keep your head up, Luke, you’re bigger than these lowlifes.” The Norwich vandalism has only strengthened the resolve of Littler’s supporters, who see his talent and resilience as a beacon for the sport’s future.
