DARTSMANIA has gripped the town where World Championship star Luke Littler honed his skills.
Takings are up £50,000 on last year at one darts shop, as youngsters aim to emulate the 16-year-old prodigy.
Carl Holden, 54, owner of St Helens Dart Shop, once helped Luke refine his technique and supplied his equipment free of charge.
Now he says "The Nuke" has indirectly paid him back by prompting scores of kids to buy a dartboard.
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