Gary Glitter, the former pop star whose real name is Paul Gadd, has been charged with four historical sexual offences involving a girl under the age of 13, the Metropolitan Police has said.
The 78-year-old is accused of 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 took place between 1978 and 1981 at a residential address in Kensington, London. The victim, now an adult, is being supported by specialist officers, police said.
“Gary Glitter charged with four historical sex offences against a girl under 13, dating from 1978-1981.”
The allegations were first reported to the Met on 9 January 2025, triggering an investigation. Gadd was interviewed on 22 July in connection with the case.
Bethan David, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for 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.”
Gadd is currently being held at HMP Channings Wood in Devon. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 5 August.