Graeme Dott, 49, a former world snooker champion, was found guilty by a Glasgow High Court jury in August 2026 of sexually abusing two children, a girl and a boy, over separate periods from 1993-1996 and 2006-2010 respectively [1, 2, 3]. The abuse included exposing himself, inappropriate touching, kissing, and sexual acts involving the victims, all occurring in the Glasgow area [2, 3].
Dott was charged with two counts of lewd, indecent, and libidinous behaviour toward the children [1, 2, 3]. Despite the verdict, Dott has denied the allegations and claimed he did not sexually abuse the children [1, 2, 3].
Dott won the World Snooker Championship in 2006 with a final score of 18-14 and was runner-up in 2004 and 2010 [1, 3]. After the abuse charges were made public in 2025, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association suspended Dott from all events [3].
Police Scotland described Dott as "a dangerous individual". Detective Inspector Gary Smillie said, "I hope this conviction provides some measure of comfort to those impacted by his crimes" [3].
Sentencing for Dott has been deferred to a hearing scheduled for 29 September 2026 in Edinburgh [1].
