Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories File image of former snooker world champion Graeme Dott in 2020.Alamy Stock Photo FreeGlasgow Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott to stand trial over child sexual abuse allegations The 48-year-old denies two charges relating to primary school-age children. 4.27pm, 14 Aug 2025 Share options FORMER WORLD SNOOKER champion Graeme Dott is to stand trial next year over allegations of child sexual abuse. Dott (48) is accused of two charges relating to primary school-age children. Advertisement The allegations span between 1993 and 1996 involving a girl, and 2006 to 2010 involving a boy, both in the Glasgow region. A virtual hearing at the High Court in Glasgow today was told Dott, who was not present, denies the charges. Defending, Euan Dow said: “He pleads not guilty to two charges on the indictment. “The position of the accused is that the allegations are fabricated and there is no truth in any of them.” A trial date was set for 17 August next year at the same court and bail was continued. Dott won the 2006 World Snooker Championship and was runner up in 2004 and 2010. Written by Press Association and posted on TheJournal.ie The Journal Team Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott to stand trial over child sexual abuse allegations”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott to stand trial over child sexual abuse allegations”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... Graeme Dott News in 60 seconds FreeTransfer News Liverpool agree deal for Parma teenager worth reported €30 million 'Landmark change' for Olympics as LA 2028 to sell venue name rights Contenders' spending and uncertainty sets up most decadent but intriguing PL season in years Gavin Cooney Padraig Amond named Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for July Freerugby championship Wallabies recall James O'Connor to face Springboks, but Valetini still out Liverpool man accused of football parade crash faces new charges Tottenham ‘disgusted’ by racial abuse aimed at Mathys Tel after Super Cup defeat Freenail the restart 'People think, 'Oh, you're grand, you played professional rugby for 10 years...' Am I f***!' Gavan Casey looking ahead 5 Irish players set for regular Premier League football and 7 on the periphery Criticism from Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady 'very unfair' - Rooney FreeTransfer News Liverpool agree deal for Parma teenager worth reported €30 million more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine TG4 Entertainment Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account