Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children several decades ago after a trial in a Scottish court.Dott was charged with two counts of "lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour", against a girl between 1993 and 1996, and a boy between 2006 and 2010.The indictment alleged that the 49-year-old had sexually assaulted the girl, exposed himself to her and induced her to touch him. Dott was also accused of making sexual remarks to the boy and touching his genitals.He denied the charges but was found guilty after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. He will be sentenced next month."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 from Police Scotland told reporters.Dott won the world snooker championship in 2006, beating Peter Ebdon 18-14 in the final, and twice finished as runner-up in 2004 and 2010.He was suspended by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association after the charges were announced last year.Where to get help:Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reasonLifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO. This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friendsDepression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or text 4202Samaritans: 0800 726 666Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nzWhat's Up: 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787. This is free counselling for 5 to 19-year-oldsAsian Family Services: 0800 862 342 or text 832. Languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Hindi, and English.Victim Support 0800 842 846.Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800 787 254Healthline: 0800 611 116Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155OUTLine: 0800 688 5463Aoake te Rā bereaved by suicide service: or call 0800 000 053If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.Sexual Violence- Reuters
Former world champion Graeme Dott convicted of historical sexual abuse
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children several decades ago after a trial in a Scottish court.










