However, it turns out that Littler, who doesn't turn 18 until the 21st of January, is unable to buy darts in the UK due to legislation classifying them as an age-restricted item, despite him being the reigning world champion.

Luke Littler has won the world darts championship at the age of 17 after beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final in London on Friday. He became the youngest ever world champion in darts. Here are some things to know about Britain's latest sporting sensation: Starting young Littler threw his first dart — onto a magnetic board — at 18 months old,

Teenage phenomenon Luke Littler became the youngest ever darts world champion on Friday when he swept past three-time winner Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final.

Luke Littler has become the youngest player ever to win the World Darts Championship at just 17. BBC Sport reporter Matt Graveling gives Newsround the lowdown on Luke Littler's success so far.

Sensational 17-year-old Luke Littler etched his name into darting history with a 7-3 victory over Michael van Gerwen to become the youngest PDC World Darts Championship winner.

Luke Littler became the youngest ever PDC World Darts Champion on Friday night after a stunning 7-3 victory over Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace

Just 12 months ago, 16-year-old Luke Littler came face-to-face with the most coveted trophy in the world of darts, the PDC World Darts Championship, after battling his way to the final. The crowd at Ally Pally cheered him on as he looked to get his hands on the prestigious title at the first time of asking,

Luke Littler is the youngest Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship winner in history but the 17-year-old darts sensation confesses that his first passion was a different sport