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

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.

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.

Luke Littler has been warned that the press wants a 'scandal' from him after the youngster recently celebrated his 18th birthday. The teenager has become a household name over the past 12 months or so and his stock has never been higher after he recently secured World Darts Championship glory at Alexandra Palace.

Luke Littler beat Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final earlier this month. James Fearn/. Darts prodigy and reigning world champion Luke Littler cel

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,