Graeme Dott started to abuse young boy after becoming world snooker champion, court told

Graeme Dott started abusing a young boy shortly after becoming the world snooker champion, a court has heard.The boy, now in his 20s, alleged he was abused at a house in South Lanarkshire when around eight years old after Dott won the world snooker title in May 2006.He told jurors Dott molested him in the shower, gave him a £50 note as part of a 'reward strategy', and groped him while playing online poker. The witness made the claims at the High Court in Glasgow today. Dott, 49, denies two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards the boy and a girl between 1993 and 2010.The man spoke about a 'shower incident' in which he claimed Dott 'inappropriately touched' him. 'I was so naive and innocent I did not know what was happening,' he said. He alleged Dott was 'very, very cautious' about getting wet himself so would take some of his clothes off.The former champion was also said to have 'complimented' the child on his body. Graeme Dott was photographed (above) arriving at the High Court in Glasgow on TuesdayThe witness alleged Dott would ensure he 'complied' and that 'raising his voice' put 'fear and alarm' into him.He also claimed Dott got 'sexual gratification' and described what happened as 'more opportunistic'.Asked by prosecutor Lindsey Dalziel how often such incidents occurred, the man claimed 'six, maybe seven times'. The witness described abuse which took place in a car, where he said Dott would kiss him on the face, head and lips, and 'push himself up against me'. This was said to have happened approximately five times.He alleged Dott would be 'nice' and give him things, including Thai chilli crisps and Irn Bru, which he can no longer eat or drink to this day.'I think he used money, sweets and chocolates as a reward strategy,' the man said. 'So that would have been in his eyes a reward for me doing what he wanted.' The man told the court that on one occasion Dott gave him a £50 note, but when he went to a shop and tried to spend it, the shopkeeper alerted his parents.When questioned by them he said he told his parents he found the money, but they accused him of stealing it and gave him a 'hard time' over it.The man told jurors the lead-up to being given the money was 'sexually motivated' and that it was a 'reward strategy' for what happened to him.He added Dott was inappropriate with him in a room while he played online poker games.The witness told Miss Dalziel it happened there at least three times, possibly as many as seven. Asked about any further recollections, the witness said anything related to Dove soap gives him PTSD 'flashbacks' as Dott allegedly used it for a skin condition.The alleged abuse was said to have stopped in 2010.Cross-examining the man, Euan Dow, defending, said to him: 'Mr Dott does not accept any of the incidents of alleged abuse that you describe in your evidence.'He replied: 'Yes, I am aware of that.'Mr Dow also asked him why he did not tell his parents Dott had been abusing him.'I don't remember why I lied,' the man replied.Dott later took to the witness box himself following the end of the prosecution evidence.Mr Dow initially questioned him on the accusations made by the then girl earlier in the trial. She had claimed there was sexual contact when she was a child and that Dott exposed himself.Mr Dow said: 'She has described a number of occasions you behaved inappropriately to her.'Dott replied: 'Absolutely no way, on any occasion.' He later described the accusations as 'disgusting'.Dott said he first became aware of allegations involving the girl in 2001 when police contacted him. It resulted in publicity, but no charges.Dott, who the court heard is separated from his wife Elaine, was then probed about claims made by the then boy. He said he was never alone with him.Mr Dow said: 'At any stage [...] did you behave inappropriately to either of them?'Dott replied: 'I have never acted inappropriately with anyone.'Under cross-examination, Dott refuted a suggestion by Miss Dalziel that he had been 'sexually attracted' to the girl.Miss Dalziel said: 'You gave her instructions about what to do and she complied.'Dott replied: 'Lies.'Miss Dalziel later concluded: 'You abused vulnerable children for your own sexual gratification, Mr Dott. You would deny that?'Dott replied: '100 per cent.'The trial, before judge Lord Harrower, continues.