Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, has been accused of four sexual offenses involving a girl dating back to 1978, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. The charges include one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14. The 82-year-old is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police revealed that the charges pertain to a single victim and allegedly occurred between 1978 and 1981 at a residential location in Kensington. The allegations were reported to the police on January 9, 2025, leading to an immediate investigation. Gadd was interviewed on July 22, 2025, in connection with the case.
Specialist officers are currently providing support to the victim, who has been informed of the latest developments.