iStockFormer world snooker champion Graeme Dott is to stand trial charged with child sex abuse.
The 48-year-old is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards two children between 1993 and 2010.
The allegation involving one child includes claims he inappropriately touched them, instructed them to remove their clothes and exposed himself.
Dott – who won the world title in 2006 – is separately accused of the abuse of another child.
Among the allegations in this charge are claims Dott made sexual remarks, entered a bathroom and watched the child shower and also molested this child.
Both charges state the alleged incidents occurred on “various occasions”.
The allegations feature addresses in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire as well as in a car.
The case called for a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday.
Dott’s attendance was excused.
His lawyer Euan Dow told the hearing: “He pleads not guilty to the two charges that he faces.”
The advocate added there is one defence witness listed, but there could potentially be more.
He also said a joint minute of certain agreed evidence will be completed with prosecutors.
Mr Dow said he was not at present ready for trial, but asked for a date to be set.
Lord Mulholland went on to confirm: “I will fix a trial for August 17, 2026, at Glasgow of five days duration for planning purposes.”
Dott had previously made his first public appearance in the dock in April at the same court as prosecutors sought a review of his bail conditions.
No details of what they are were read out at that hearing.
He remains on bail meantime.
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