Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty by a Scottish court of sexual offences against two children, according to reports from the PA news agency originating from the courtroom.
Court Conviction and Details of the Offence
Graeme Dott, 49, was convicted of sexually abusing two minors between 1993 and 2010. According to court proceedings reported by the PA news agency, both victims were of primary school age at the time of the offences. One victim, now a woman over 40 years old, first contacted the police about the incidents in 2001. A second victim, a male, filed a complaint at a later date. Sentencing for Dott will take place at a later court date, following standard legal procedures in Great Britain.
Police Statement Following the Verdict
“Dott is a dangerous individual and I hope that his conviction brings some comfort to those affected by his actions,” Detective Inspector Gary Smillie stated, according to PA news agency coverage from the courtroom.
Graeme Dott’s Snooker Career Context
Dott reached the pinnacle of his professional sporting career in 2006 when he won the World Snooker Championship.