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Gary Glitter Charged with Four Historical Sexual Offences, Denies Guilt
Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, faces one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14. The alleged offences occurred between 1978 and 1981 in Kensington. He is due to appear in court on 5 August.
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Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, has been charged with one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14, BBC News reported. The charges involve one alleged victim and relate to offences said to have taken place between 1978 and 1981 at a residential address in Kensington.
The allegations were first reported to the Metropolitan Police on 9 January 2025, prompting an investigation.
Gadd was interviewed on 22 July 2025 in connection with the case. He is currently held at HMP Cannings Wood in Devon. Gadd is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August. The alleged victim is being supported by specialist officers and has been informed of the update.
Bethan David, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in CPS London, stated that the charges follow allegations made by a woman relating to a period of alleged abuse between 1978 and 1981. She added that prosecutors determined there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that it is in the public interest to do so.
