Gary Glitter charged with sex offences against girl under 14

By Matthew George, Press Association

Former pop star Gary Glitter has been charged with four sexual offences against a girl dating back to 1978, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

The 82-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is charged with one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, the CPS said.

Bethan David, deputy chief crown prosecutor at CPS London, said: “This follows allegations made by a woman relating to a period of alleged abuse that took place between 1978 and 1981.

“Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to do so.”

Glitter, of HMP Channings Wood, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in central London on August 5th.

The Metropolitan Police said the allegations were first reported to the force on January 9 last year and the former glam rock singer was interviewed on July 22nd 2025 in relation to the investigation.

“The victim is currently being supported by specialist officers, and they have been made aware of this update,” the force said.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can call the national 24-hour Rape Crisis Helpline at 1800-77 8888, access text service and webchat options at drcc.ie/services/helpline/ or visit Rape Crisis Help. In the case of an emergency, always dial 999/112.