Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott faces charges involving alleged historical child sexual abuse, and the case includes both his denials in court and a later verdict reported by some outlets. The allegations relate to incidents involving two children at a home in South Lanarkshire, when one victim was said to be around eight years old.

Multiple reports say Dott denies two charges of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour towards primary school-aged children. The Mirror also reports allegations that abuse occurred in a shower and that sweets were given as a “reward.” In contrast, other coverage emphasizes Dott’s courtroom position that there is “absolutely no way” he abused children and that the claims are “disgusting,” framing his response as a complete denial of wrongdoing.

While several sources describe the trial testimony and allegations, at least one outlet reports that Dott is found guilty. Other outlets provided denial-focused reporting, reflecting different stages of the proceedings or emphasis on either the evidence presented or the verdict itself.