Graeme Dott convicted
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of child sexual offences following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
The 49-year-old was found guilty on Monday of two charges relating to sexual offences involving a girl and a boy. According to evidence presented during the five-day hearing, the alleged offences involving the girl took place between 1993 and 1996, while those involving the boy occurred between 2006 and 2010.
The court heard allegations that Dott exposed himself in front of both children and engaged in inappropriate physical contact, including touching and kissing.
He was convicted on two charges involving lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour.
The case involved allegations relating to offences committed over separate periods of time and involving two different children.
Dott’s sentence has not yet been announced. A separate hearing is scheduled to take place in Edinburgh on September 29, when the court will determine his sentence.
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) suspended Dott provisionally in April 2025 after the allegations connected to the court case were made public.
Graeme Dott is a former world snooker champion who won the World Snooker Championship in 2006. He also reached the World Championship final in 2004 and 2010, finishing as runner-up on both occasions.
Following his conviction, attention will now turn to the sentencing hearing scheduled for September 29.
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