The organisers of the annual World Conker Championships are 'ready for mischief' as they expect social media pranksters to descend on the event after last year's cheating scandal View 2 Images King Conker David Jakins sparked controversy (Image: PA)

Conker players will be searched and scanned as organisers root out copycat steel nut cheats at the World Championships next weekend – with anyone refusing checks kicked out of the tournament. ‌

Bosses expect YouTubers, pranksters and magicians to try to smuggle in fake or hardened chestnuts after 'King Conker' David Jakins, 83, was accused of using a metal nut found in his pocket to win the men's title last year. ‌

For the first time, all 256 players will be searched, scanned for metal objects and put under observation by

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