Graeme Dott Removed From Snooker Hall Of Fame After Child Abuse Conviction

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two primary school aged children in Scotland and has now been expelled from the sport following the verdict.

Dott, 49, was found guilty Monday at the High Court in Glasgow of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour involving a girl between 1993 and 1996 and a boy between 2006 and 2010. The five day trial heard testimony from both victims, who are now adults. Dott denied the allegations but was convicted by the jury.

The woman, now in her 40s, told the court that Dott abused her repeatedly, including inappropriate touching and exposing himself. The man, now in his late 20s, also described repeated abuse, including inappropriate touching, kissing and sexual acts.

Following the conviction, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) revoked Dott’s membership and requested his immediate removal from the World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame. World Snooker subsequently removed him from the Hall of Fame.

Police Scotland detective inspector Gary Smillie described Dott as a “dangerous individual” and said he hoped the conviction would provide some comfort to the victims.

Dott has been remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on September 29. He will also be added to the sex offenders register.

The conviction brings a dramatic end to the career of a player who won the 2006 World Snooker Championship, defeating Peter Ebdon in the final. Dott was also a World Championship runner up in 2004 and 2010 and reached a career high ranking of No. 2.

Dott was suspended from professional snooker in April 2025, when the charges became public. His suspension remained in place as the case proceeded.