Luke Littler has been warned that he could become a target for the press now he has turned 18, as Vincent van der Voort says the world champion must be careful. The Nuke turned 18 this week and has already accomplished more in his short career than the vast majority of people who have ever picked up a dart.

Luke Littler has been issued a stern warning about the media pressures that are likely to follow now he's turned 18.

Rock began the year by signing a major deal with Target Darts on Wednesday in his now home village of Broughshane. The company's stable includes recently crowned world champion Littler and Premier League stars Rob Cross, Stephen Bunting, Chris Dobey and Nathan Aspinall, reports Belfast Live.

Darts prodigy and reigning world champion Luke Littler celebrated his 18th birthday on Tuesday. Littler has already achieved world-class status in darts having lifted both the Premier League and World Darts titles -- he was the youngest player in history in each of those feats.

Luke Littler turns 18 today, but instead of a big birthday bash he says he will be having a small celebration with family. The darts champ says he got the "best early birthday present" earlier this month when he won the World Championship becoming the youngest world champion at 17.

Luke Littler is doing very well for himself on and off the oche, with his earnings predicted to ‘skyrocket’ after celebrating his 18th birthday today. The Nuke turns 18 on 21 January having won the World Darts Championship earlier this month,