82-year-old David Jakins, who is also known as “King Conker”, denied having used the steel horse chestnut at any point during the tournament.

Retired engineer David Jakins, 82, defeated his opposition in just one hit, which 'just doesn't happen' and led to accusations of 'foul play' by losing finalist Alastair ­Johnson-Ferguson

The 'King Conker' has swung back at accusations of cheating at the recent World Conker Championships.

David Jakins seems to be in the clear after video shows he could not have used his steel conker to win a tournament match

Organisers say they are still looking at video evidence but believe the steel conker was kept in the winner's pocket throughout.

The UK-based World Conker Championships is investigating allegations of cheating after the men's champion was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket, an official has said.

The World Conker Championships is investigating claims of cheating after the men's champion was discovered with a steel chestnut in his pocket.

Allegations of foul play are swirling around David Jakins, 82, who won his quarter and semi-final in one strike - an almost unheard of feat.