Gary Glitter denies historical child sexual abuse offences

Paul Gadd, the former British singer known as Gary Glitter, has entered a not guilty plea to eight historical sex offence allegations against a young girl, aged between eight and eleven, during the period of 1978 to 1981. The charges, made by prosecutors, allege that Gadd engaged in various sexual acts with the victim, including causing her to touch his genitals and unlawful sexual intercourse. The trial is set to begin on November 22, 2027, at Southwark Crown Court.

Gadd, currently 82 years old, appeared via video-link from prison, dressed in a blue headwear, shirt, and jacket. He confirmed his name and subsequently denied all eight charges, categorizing four as indecent assault on a girl under the age of 13, two as sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13, and two as indecency with a child under the age of 13. All the charges pertain to the same individual and occurred between the dates of March 12, 1978, and December 31, 1981.

The allegations against Gadd were initially reported to the Metropolitan Police on January 9, 2025, following an investigation launched in response. Gadd was first questioned regarding the investigation on July 22 of the previous year. The Metropolitan Police stated that the alleged victim received support from specialist officers and was informed about Gadd's charges. Glitter, who was once a prominent figure in the 1970s pop scene with a series of hit records, is currently facing these serious allegations.