Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott is set to stand trial next year over allegations of child sexual abuse. The 48-year-old Scot faces two charges involving primary school-aged children, with incidents alleged to have occurred between 1993 and 1996 involving a girl, and between 2006 and 2010 involving a boy.
Idman.biz, citing BBC, reports that the allegations, which reportedly include inappropriate touching, exposing himself, and making sexual remarks, span multiple locations in the Glasgow area, including addresses in the east end, South Lanarkshire, and inside a car.
Dott, who won the World Snooker Championship in 2006 and was runner-up in 2004 and 2010, has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer, Euan Dow, told the High Court in Glasgow that the charges are fabricated and there is no truth to the allegations. The defence currently lists one witness but may include more.
A virtual hearing was held without Dott present, and the High Court set a five-day trial to begin on 17 August 2026. Bail was continued. Earlier this year, Dott was suspended by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association following the announcement of the charges. The trial is expected to draw significant attention given Dott’s prominence in the sport.
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