Snooker-Former world champion Dott convicted of historical sexual abuse

Former snooker world champion ​Graeme Dott was on ​Monday 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.