Graeme Dott has been removed from the snooker Hall of Fame following his conviction for child abuse, according to the BBC. The decision comes days after the former world champion was found guilty of sexual and violent offences, as reported by Police Scotland.
The BBC reports that Dott, who won the world snooker title in 2006, was convicted of sexually abusing children. The Guardian also confirmed the verdict, describing Dott as a former world snooker champion found guilty of the abuse. Police Scotland listed the charges as sexual and violent offences, though specific details of the case were not included in the reporting.
The removal from the Hall of Fame, first reported by Sky News, marks the latest consequence for the 44-year-old Scot. Dott had been a prominent figure in the sport for over two decades, reaching the world final three times and winning the 2006 championship. His conviction has now led to a swift response from the sport's governing bodies, with the Hall of Fame honour being revoked.
The BBC's coverage indicates the conviction relates to child abuse, but no further specifics about the victims, the timeframe, or the sentencing have been disclosed in the available reporting. Police Scotland's statement confirmed the conviction for both sexual and violent offences, but did not provide additional context.
The snooker community now awaits any further disciplinary action from the World Snooker Tour, which has not yet commented publicly on Dott's status. The case has already drawn significant attention given Dott's high profile in the sport.
