In pictures: Luke Littler,16, defeated by Luke Humphries in PDC World Darts Championship

4 January 2024

Pre-tournament favourite Luke Humphries has beaten teenager Luke Littler to win the PDC World Darts Championship. Sixteen-year-old Littler was the youngest player to ever compete in a world championship final and his progress through the rounds of the event has made headlines over the past three weeks. Here, we bring you some of the best pictures from the final at Alexandra Palace.

News image — Luke Littler, aged 16, is the youngest player to compete in a World Darts Championship final

PA Media Luke Littler throwing a dart — Luke Littler, aged 16, is the youngest player to compete in a World Darts Championship final

PA Media Luke Humphries — Luke Humphries, world number one and nicknamed Cool Hand Luke, beat Littler in a gripping final

PA Media Fans at Ally Pally — Thousands of fans gathered for the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in north London

PA Media Man with dartboard around face — Many fans came in fancy dress

PA Media A general view of fans before the final of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London, with two men carrying beer and dressed up like the Teletubbies — Laa-Laa was excited to watch the action at Ally Pally

PA Media A general view of fans on day fifteen of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London, with a man dressed up an an Ooompa Loompa — Willy Wonka gave some of his staff a few hours off to watch the showdown between the two Lukes

PA Media James Maddison — England and Tottenham Hotspur footballer James Maddison watched on

PA Media Derek Chisora watches the action during the final of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. — Two-time boxing world heavyweight title contender Derek Chisora was among the onlookers

PA Media Romeo Beckham — Footballer Romeo Beckham, and son of David and Victoria Beckham, also attended

Peter Byrne Members of Luke Littler's local club — Members of Luke Littler's local club supported the star from St Helen's

PA Media Russ Bray is inducted in to the PDC Darts Hall of Fame prior to the final of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. — Legendary darts referee Russ "The Voice" Bray was inducted into the PDC Darts Hall of Fame, as he officiated his 28th and last final

PA Media Luke Littler grabs his face — Luke Littler lost to Humphries 7-4, but took home £200,000 as runner up

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In pictures: Luke Littler,16, defeated by Luke Humphries in PDC World Darts Championship

Humphries beats teenager Littler in world final