Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott, 49, is on trial at the High Court in Glasgow over allegations of child sex abuse. The charges involve lewd and libidinous behaviour towards two young individuals, a girl and a boy, between 1993 and 2010. The incidents allegedly took place in various locations, including Glasgow's east end, South Lanarkshire, and in Dott's car. Dott, who won the world title in 2006, has pleaded not guilty to the accusations.

One allegation involves the girl, who claims Dott inappropriately touched her, instructed her to remove her clothes, and exposed himself. Another allegation against the boy alleges that Dott made sexual remarks, entered a bathroom, watched him shower, and molested him. The witness, now in her 40s, stated that the abuse began when she was nine or 10 years old at a house in Glasgow.

Dott allegedly offered the girl a piggy-back or "coaksey," and while carrying her down the stairs, he allegedly caressed her backside and touched her over her clothes. The witness said that Dott may have said, "does that feel nice" during the incident. She claimed that Dott asked her to play a guessing game, during which he allegedly inappropriately touched her and kissed her belly.

The witness stated that she never told anyone about the abuse at the time, as Dott told her not to. The trial, before Judge Lord Harrower, continues.