Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Former Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Convicted in Child Abuse Case
Graeme Dott, a former world snooker champion, was found guilty of abusing two children.
The alleged incidents happened many years ago.
One case involved a girl between 1993 and 1996.
The other involved a boy between 2006 and 2010.
The indictment described several alleged abusive acts involving both children.
Dott denied the charges, but a court found him guilty.
The trial took place at the High Court in Glasgow, Scotland.
He will be sentenced next month.
Police Scotland said the conviction might comfort people affected by the crimes.
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott was convicted of abusing two children in Scotland.
The charges involved alleged offenses against a girl between 1993 and 1996 and a boy between 2006 and 2010.
The indictment alleged sexual assault, exposure and induced touching involving the girl, plus sexual remarks and genital touching involving the boy.
Dott denied the charges but was found guilty after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow and will be sentenced next month.
Police Scotland described Dott as dangerous; the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association suspended him after the charges were announced.
- Who
- Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott was convicted in a case involving a girl and a boy.
- What
- Dott was found guilty of two counts of “lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour.”
- When
- The alleged offenses occurred between 1993 and 1996 and between 2006 and 2010; sentencing is scheduled for next month.
- Where
- The trial took place at the High Court in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Why
- The conviction followed charges alleging sexual abuse involving two children, including assault, exposure, induced touching, sexual remarks and genital touching.
Prosecution and Police Scotland
Dott’s Defense
Verdict and alleged conduct
Prosecution and Police Scotland
Dott was convicted after the indictment alleged sexual assault, exposure and induced touching involving the girl, as well as sexual remarks and genital touching involving the boy.
Dott’s Defense
Dott denied the charges but was found guilty after the trial.
Public safety and impact
Prosecution and Police Scotland
Detective Inspector Gary Smillie described Dott as dangerous and said the conviction might provide comfort to people affected by the crimes.
Dott’s Defense
The reports do not include a separate post-verdict statement from Dott or his legal representatives.
- Defendant
- Graeme Dott, 49
- Verdict
- Guilty after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow
- Charges
- Two counts of “lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour”
- Children involved
- One girl and one boy
- Alleged offense periods
- 1993–1996 and 2006–2010
- Sentencing
- Scheduled for next month
- Professional response
- The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association suspended Dott after the charges were announced
- Snooker record
- Dott won the 2006 world championship, defeating Peter Ebdon 18–14, and was runner-up in 2004 and 2010
