Darts fan knocked out by man dressed as lobster at finals police say

A darts fan was knocked out by a man dressed as a lobster outside the World Darts Championship.

Detectives have launched an appeal to trace a man wearing fancy dress who they would like to speak to after the 20-year-old victim was ᴀssaulted.

According to the police, the victim went to Alexandra Palace for the third day of the tournament on December 13. 

He left the venue at about 4.30pm, when he encountered a group of men dressed as lobsters.

An argument broke out between the man and the group, and they were separated by site security.

But the man ran into the group again shortly after, as he was walking along the venue’s concourse, and one of the men punched him unconscious.

The man received hospital treatment for non-life threatening but serious injuries from which he is still suffering, according to the Metropolitan Police Service.

To ᴀssist with their investigation, officers released a CCTV image of a man they would like to question in connection with the incident.

Police are interested in speaking to the gentleman pictured regarding the attack at the darts

Detective Constable Lizzie Coster, leading the investigation, said: ‘This ᴀssault 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.’

She added: ‘Our thoughts are with the victim in this case, and we hope the best for his recovery.’

On day three of the 2026 World Darts Championship, which ran from December 2025 to January 2026, two-time champion Gary Anderson beat Adam Hunt 3-2 after a tense first round.

Luke Littler won the World Championship for the second year in a row after beating Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final on January 3.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to call 101, quoting 6879/13DEC.