Dott removed from snooker Hall of Fame after child abuse conviction

The 49-year-old was found guilty of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy.

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Shamed ex-world snooker champion removed from hall of fame after child sex abuse conviction

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BBC Published 25 August 2026

Dott removed from snooker Hall of Fame after child abuse conviction

Sky Published 25 August 2026

Shamed ex-world snooker champion removed from hall of fame after child sex abuse conviction

Graeme Dott has been removed from World Snooker Tour's hall of fame after being found guilty of historical child sex abuse.

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