Former pop star Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight sexual offences charges against a girl when she was aged between eight and 11.
Glitter, 82, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is accused of offences against the girl between 1978 and 1981, at his home in Kensington and Chelsea, west London. Glitter appeared at Southwark Crown Court this morning, via videolink from HMP Channing Wood in Devon.
Charges and court appearance
He denied four charges of indecent assault, two counts of indecency with a child and two charges of sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13.
Glitter wore a grey hat, brown jacket, and blue shirt for the court hearing. He was flanked by his lawyer as he pleaded not guilty to six charges and "absolutely not guilty" to two.
Trial date and background
Judge Tony Baumgartner, the Recorder of Westminster, adjourned the case for a three-week trial starting on November 22 next year. The Metropolitan Police previously said the allegations were first reported to the force on January 9 last year and Glitter was interviewed on July 22 2025 in relation to the investigation.
Glitter was one of the biggest stars of his time, selling 18 million records in five years in the early 1970s and enjoyed transatlantic success with a string of hits including Rock And Roll (Parts One And Two), I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am), and Do You Wanna Touch Me. The glam era was short and, despite a series of comebacks, his final UK top 40 hit was in 1984 with Another Rock And Roll Christmas.
