A wave of exhilaration quickly turned to unsettling fear for Luke Littler this week. Just days after passing his driving test, the 18-year-old darts sensation found himself the target of relentless pursuit on a busy motorway.
The recent celebration of obtaining his license – and the gleaming new BMW 120 M Sport that followed – was short-lived. Littler had proudly shared the news with fans, posting a picture of his certificate and car with a jubilant message about a flawless first attempt.
The unsettling incident occurred while driving to see his girlfriend, Faith. Littler recounted a harrowing experience of being tailed by photographers, a situation that left him visibly shaken and anxious.
He described a desperate attempt to evade the pursuing vehicle, taking the latest possible exit off the motorway and executing a series of evasive maneuvers. The photographer mirrored his actions, creating a dangerous and stressful situation.
“I was shaking, nervous,” Littler confessed. “Been driving for two days and getting followed on a motorway. That’s why I posted the car so he couldn’t sell his pictures, so that is for him.”
Littler acknowledged the photographer’s job but expressed concern over the reckless nature of the pursuit, particularly given the heavy motorway traffic. His preemptive post of the car’s image was a calculated move to negate any potential profit from unauthorized photographs.
Despite the unsettling experience, Littler is focused on his next competition: the Grand Slam of Darts. He enters the tournament as the defending champion, ready to showcase his talent on the stage once more.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the intense scrutiny that comes with newfound fame, even for a young champion still navigating the simple joys of a newly acquired driver’s license.
