Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott goes on trial for child sexual abuse

Graeme Dott, the Scottish snooker player who won the World Snooker Championship in 2006, has gone on trial at a court in Glasgow facing allegations of child sexual abuse spanning nearly two decades. Dott, 49, denies all charges. The alleged offences are said to have occurred between 1993 and 2010, when the complainants would have been children. Dott is among the most recognisable names in snooker, having been a finalist at multiple world championships and a consistent presence on the professional tour. The trial is expected to last several weeks. Dott has not commented publicly on the charges since his arrest. The case is being heard before a judge and jury. Snooker's governing body World Snooker Tour said it was monitoring the situation and would respond appropriately depending on the outcome of the legal proceedings.