LUKE LITTLER was brutally booed as he was introduced at the Premier League Darts.

The league leader was gearing up to play Stephen Bunting in the opening match of Night 8 in Newcastle.

Luke Littler was booed by fans in Newcastle at the start of Premier League Night 8

Fan favourite Bunting was introduced first, with the crowd serenading him with his Titanium walk-on song.

Littler, 18, was up next.

As he was introduced fans started to boo the world champion.

Littler responded by pointing his finger to his ear.

But he had a two-stage response once he got to the oche.

The Nuke kicked off the first leg by landing a 180 with his first three darts, before looking to the side and nodding his head.

More to follow.

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