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Aggressive incident reported: Luke Littler upset following being seized by a fan off the streets outside his hotel

Teenager Luke Littler angrily lambasted a fan on social media, asserting that the individual had physically approached him from behind in a hotel. Presently, the rising star remains there.

Aggressive action: Luke Littler infuriated following being seized by a spectator near his hotel
Aggressive action: Luke Littler infuriated following being seized by a spectator near his hotel

Aggressive incident reported: Luke Littler upset following being seized by a fan off the streets outside his hotel

Luke Littler, the teenage sensation in the world of darts, has made his return to European Tour action at the Flanders Darts Trophy and is now preparing for the Czech Darts Open. However, his journey hasn't been without incident, as he encountered hostile crowds and even physical altercations at the previous event.

Last week at the Flanders Darts Trophy, Littler made headlines for his impressive win against Josh Rock, securing a £30,000 prize. Yet, his victory was overshadowed by incidents of verbal abuse and alleged physical contact from fans. Littler took to his Instagram story to express his displeasure, describing some fans' behavior as "over the top."

Upon arriving in Prague for the Czech Darts Open, Littler was once again met with a crowd of fans. This time, it seems, one fan crossed the line, verbally abusing Littler and his father. Another fan allegedly grabbed Littler from behind, an action that was met with stern warnings and potential repercussions.

Despite these challenges, Littler remains focused on his goal of winning another £30,000 prize at the Czech Darts Open. He will face Cameron Menzies in his first match, scheduled for Saturday night.

In Prague, Littler will compete against some of the best in the sport, including Nathan Aspinall, Peter Wright, and Gerwyn Price. Defending champion Luke Humphries is also in action, having won the Czech Darts Open last year by thrashing Kim Huybrechts 8-1. Littler himself lost to Humphries in the semi-finals last year, going down 7-4.

Littler's experiences in Germany have been similarly challenging, with hostile receptions from crowds at several events. Despite this, he chose to return to play in the World Cup of Darts in June, even threatening to boycott the country earlier.

The incident at the hotel reception in Prague remains under investigation, with no public information available about the individual who harassed Littler.

Littler's recent form is impressive, having enjoyed back-to-back victories at the World Matchplay, Australian Darts Masters, and New Zealand Darts Masters this summer. As he prepares for his match in Prague, fans and spectators will be eager to see if he can continue his winning streak.

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