Josh's brave battle inspired me - Luke

DARTS Luke Littler said he was “inspired” by a superfan who fell in love with darts during a serious battle with meningitis.

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Littler got in touch with 10-year-old Josh Billingham, who was hospitalised with a bout of the viral disease at the end of 2023.

His stint in hospital coincided with Littler's rise to prominence and Billingham, from Halesowen in the West Midlands, became a superfan.

Littler (pictured) read about his story online and made the child's dream come true after inviting him to the draw for the World Championship in London on Monday.

The 18-year-old presented Billingham, who has made a full recovery, with a signed shirt and also threw some darts with him.