Ally Pally wasp provides sting in the tail as Luke Littler closes on World title

Luke Littler was attacked by a wasp during his World Championship final with Gian van Veen. Pic: John Walton/PA

Luke Littler’s biggest obstacle in his bid for a second successive World Championship title was the return of the Ally Pally wasp.

The flying insect was the pest of the first week of the tournament, but has been absent over recent days.