Stephen Bunting left heartbroken as son suffers vile abuse following World Darts Championship exit
Darts star Stephen Bunting condemns online trolls who abused his son Toby after World Darts Championship exit.
Darts player Stephen Bunting has condemned online trolls who directed vile abuse at his 12-year-old son Toby following his exit from the World Darts Championship over the weekend. Bunting, 40, posted an emotional statement on Instagram on Monday, December 29, 2025, saying he was 'heartbroken' after learning his son had been targeted by 'disgusting people' online. The abuse came after Bunting lost his second-round match at Alexandra Palace, where he was defeated by emerging talent Luke Littler. Bunting, a former World Matchplay champion from Lancashire, asked for privacy for his family while expressing pride in his son's character and resilience. The incident has sparked renewed debate about online harassment in sports.
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