Gary Glitter Charged with Four Historical Child Sex Offences

Former glam rock star Gary Glitter has been charged with four historical sexual offences involving a child, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The 82-year-old entertainer, whose legal name is Paul Gadd, faces one charge of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.

The allegations relate to a single complainant and are said to have taken place between 1978 and 1981 at a residential property in Kensington, west London.

Police confirmed that the allegations were first reported on 9 January 2025. Following an investigation, Gadd was interviewed by detectives on 22 July before prosecutors authorized the charges.

He is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court next month for his first hearing.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had reviewed the evidence gathered during the police investigation and concluded there was enough evidence to proceed with the prosecution.

Bethan David of the CPS stated that prosecutors worked closely with the Metropolitan Police throughout the investigation. She also reminded the public that the criminal proceedings are now active and emphasized that the defendant is entitled to a fair trial.

The Metropolitan Police said the alleged victim is receiving support from specially trained officers as the legal process continues.

Gary Glitter was one of the UK's most successful music stars during the 1970s before his career collapsed following multiple criminal convictions. The latest charges are separate from his previous convictions and will now be considered by the courts.