Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault at the World Darts Championship. The incident occurred outside London's Alexandra Palace on Saturday, December 13, 2025, around 16:30hrs, leaving the victim with serious injuries.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson stated: "On Saturday, December 13, 2025, a man, aged in his 20s, attended the World Darts Championship. Around 16:30hrs, he left the venue, where he encountered a group of men dressed as lobsters. The victim and the group had an argument, and were separated by site security. Shortly after, the victim was walking along the venue's concourse when he ran into the group again. One of the men then punched him, knocking him unconscious. The victim attended hospital, where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening but serious significant, and subsequently contacted police. He is still suffering with significant injuries."
Detective Constable Lizzie Coster, who is heading the investigation, stated: "Our thoughts are with the victim in this case, and we hope the best for his recovery. This assault occurred outside at a major sporting event, and the suspect was wearing a distinctive costume. We are releasing a CCTV image of the suspect in the hope that it will jog the memory of attendees, or anyone else who was in the area at the time."
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 101, quoting reference 6879/13DEC.
Darts Championship Background
On day three of the 2026 World Darts Championship, which took place from December 2025 to January 2026, two-time champion Gary Anderson defeated Adam Hunt 3-2 following a closely-fought first round.
Luke Littler secured the World Championship for the second consecutive year after overcoming Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final on January 3.
Darts enthusiasts have gained recognition for turning up to professional matches in fancy dress – a custom believed to have started as an entertaining method for groups to attract attention from television cameras, reports the Daily Star.
