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Former World Snooker Champion Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse
8/25/2026, 12:01:57 PM
Conviction of Graeme Dott
On Monday, August 24, a Glasgow High Court found former world snooker champion Graeme Dott guilty of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour involving a boy and a girl. The five-day trial concluded with a verdict that Dott had exposed himself, touched the children inappropriately and kissed them while they were of primary-school age.
Abuse Timeline and Court Findings
The court heard that the girl was abused between 1993 and 1996 and the boy between 2006 and 2010. Both incidents occurred in the Glasgow and Larkhall areas. Prosecutors presented evidence that Dott’s actions continued over several years, allowing him to maintain his professional snooker career while the abuse remained undisclosed.
Official Reactions from NSPCC and Police Scotland
Detective Inspector Gary Smillie of Police Scotland described Dott as “a dangerous individual” and expressed hope that the conviction would provide some comfort to those impacted by the crimes.
Impact and Ongoing Enforcement
The NSPCC and Police Scotland both pledged to continue investigating abuse regardless of when it occurred, underscoring a broader commitment to hold perpetrators accountable. Survivors were urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 for any concerns about sexual or violent abuse.
Verbatim Quote
“Dott is a dangerous individual and I hope this conviction provides some measure of comfort to those impacted by his crimes.” — Detective Inspector Gary Smillie
