WEB DESK: Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children several decades ago following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
According to the court, Dott was charged with two counts of “lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour” involving a girl between 1993 and 1996 and a boy between 2006 and 2010.
The indictment alleged that Dott sexually assaulted the girl, exposed himself to her and induced her to touch him. He was also accused of making sexual remarks to the boy and touching his genitals.
Dott denied the charges but was found guilty following the trial. He is due to be sentenced next month.
Detective Inspector Gary Smillie of Police Scotland described Dott as a dangerous individual and said the conviction could provide some comfort to those affected by his crimes.
Dott won the world snooker championship in 2006 after defeating Peter Ebdon 18-14 in the final. He also finished runner-up in 2004 and 2010.
He was suspended by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association after the charges were announced last year.
