Gary Glitter Charged with Four Historical Sexual Offenses

Former pop star Gary Glitter has been charged with four historical sexual offenses dating back to the late 1970s, prosecutors announced on Thursday. The 82-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, faces 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.

The Crown Prosecution Service stated the charges relate to a single victim and allege the offenses occurred between 1978 and 1981 at a residential address in Kensington, London. Gadd is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5.

The allegations were first reported to the Metropolitan Police in January 2025, prompting an investigation. Gadd was interviewed by police in July 2025. The victim is being supported by specialist officers, according to the police.

Bethan David, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London, said the decision to prosecute followed a review of the evidence. She stated that prosecutors determined there was sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that doing so was in the public interest. She also reminded the public that proceedings are now active and that the defendant has the right to a...