Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 5, charged with historical sexual offences. The 82-year-old former singer faces one charge of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, alleged to have occurred between 1978 and 1981.
Allegations and court appearance
The alleged victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was aged between eight and 11 at the time of the offences. The incidents are said to have taken place at Gadd's residential address in Kensington, west London.
Appearing via videolink, Gadd wore a blue shirt, glasses, and a cap. When asked to confirm his name, he said: "Your honour, excuse me, I’m extremely deaf and unless I’m lip-reading I can’t hear. My name is Paul Gadd." He also requested that the barrister lower the volume, saying: "Sorry, your honour, may I make a suggestion? If the barrister turns the volume down a little bit, it wouldn’t be so distorting in my hearing aids."
Remand and next hearing
Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring remanded Gadd into custody. The judge stated: "You face charges that include an offence which is indictable only, which means only the crown court can deal with it. The other three charges are related because it’s the same complainant. In that circumstance, all four charges are sent to crown court, the Central Criminal Court, known as the Old Bailey, where you will appear on September 2."
The judge added that it is "to be determined" whether Gadd's appearance at the Old Bailey will be via videolink or in person.
The allegations were first reported in January 2025, and Gadd was interviewed as part of the investigation six months later in July, according to the Metropolitan Police.
