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

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.

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

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

Thousands of fans gathered for the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in north London

Many fans came in fancy dress

Laa-Laa was excited to watch the action at Ally Pally

Willy Wonka gave some of his staff a few hours off to watch the showdown between the two Lukes

England and Tottenham Hotspur footballer James Maddison watched on

Two-time boxing world heavyweight title contender Derek Chisora was among the onlookers

Footballer Romeo Beckham, and son of David and Victoria Beckham, also attended

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

Legendary darts referee Russ "The Voice" Bray was inducted into the PDC Darts Hall of Fame, as he officiated his 28th and last final

Luke Littler lost to Humphries 7-4, but took home £200,000 as runner up

Humphries celebrated his win lifting the Sid Waddell trophy

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