Judd Trump was forced to work overtime to end his 13-year wait for a second UK Championship title after squeezing past the dogged challenge of Barry Hawkins in York. Trump was stuck in his seat as Hawkins won two in a row to reduce the deficit to a single frame before the world number one pounced on a missed red from his opponent with a 67 break that proved just enough to seal a 10-8 win.

Jimmy White believes Judd Trump has become an all-round player after playing ‘naughty snooker’ earlier in his career. White says Trump was once too attacking but has now improved his safety play to become one of the sport’s best-ever stars.

Judd Trump revealed he was relieved to get over the line against Barry Hawkins after holding off a late fightback to secure his second UK Championship crown.

Watch live coverage and follow live text from the UK Championship final as Judd Trump overcomes Barry Hawkins at the York Barbican.

JUDD TRUMP and Barry Hawkins are currently going at it in the UK Championship snooker FINAL – and one star will go home from York £250,000 richer. World No 1 Judd Trump thrashed English

The 48th edition of the tournament takes place at the Barbican in York. Ronnie O'Sullivan's title defence was ended abruptly by Barry Hawkins, who is now in the last eight.

Judd Trump claims his second UK Championship title with a hard-fought 10-8 victory over Barry Hawkins at the Barbican in York.

Barry Hawkins secured his place in the UK Championship final with a 6-5 victory over Mark Allen following a tense, early-morning finish at the Barbican.

Judd Trump is on course to claim a second UK Championship title as he establishes a 5-3 lead over Barry Hawkins in the first session of Sunday’s final at the Barbican in York.