Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott is to face trial charged with baby intercourse abuse.
The 48-year-old Scot is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour in direction of two youngsters between 1993 and 2010.
The allegations embody claims he inappropriately touched a woman, instructed her to take away her garments and uncovered himself to her, in addition to molesting a boy, making sexual remarks and watching him bathe.
Dott, who gained the world title in 2006, has pled not responsible to the costs.
A trial has been scheduled for subsequent 12 months.
Each prices state the alleged incidents occurred on “varied events”, at addresses within the east finish of Glasgow, South Lanarkshire and in a automotive.
The case referred to as for a listening to on the Excessive Courtroom in Glasgow, the place the attendance of Dott was excused.
His lawyer Euan Dow advised the listening to there was one defence witness listed, however there may probably be extra.
Mr Dow advised the court docket that his shopper was not at present prepared for trial, however requested for a date to be set.
Lord Mulholland confirmed a five-day trial would start on 17 August 2026.
Dott stays on bail.
He was suspended by the World Skilled Billiards and Snooker Affiliation when the costs had been introduced earlier this 12 months.
