Getty PhotosFormer world snooker champion Graeme Dott has appeared in courtroom for the primary time over alleged youngster intercourse offences.
The 47-year-old Scot, who received the world championship in 2006, is accused of two historic prices relating to 2 kids each aged about 10 on the time.
The primary cost is said to an assault within the Glasgow space between 1993 and 1996, whereas the second pertains to an assault between 2006 and 2010.
Dott had his bail continued by Lord Arthurson through the five-minute look on the Excessive Court docket in Glasgow and is predicted to enter a plea at a future listening to later this 12 months.
No particulars of his bail situations had been learn out in courtroom.
Prosecutor Kath Harper KC did state that Dott had by no means appeared on “petition” for the costs he’ll face.
Any bail situations in such instances are designed to be “protecting” of any alleged sufferer.
Dott was because of play world championship qualifying matches this week, however has been suspended by the World Skilled Billiards and Snooker Affiliation (WPBSA).
Dott is predicted to look in courtroom once more on 11 June.
