Gary Glitter appears in court and denies historical child sexual abuse offences

Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a young girl dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.

The 82-year-old former pop star, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday via video link from HMP Channing Wood to enter his pleas.

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.

The alleged offences occurred when the complainant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was aged eight to 11.

The offences allegedly took place at Glitter's home address in Kensington and Chelsea, west London.

Glitter is accused of committing the offences against the girl between 1978 and 1981, after allegedly giving her chocolate and inviting her to his home.

According to the charges, Glitter is accused of at least 20 incidents of sexual abuse against the girl.

Judge Tony Baumgartner, the Recorder of Westminster, remanded Glitter into custody and adjourned the case for a three-week trial starting on 27 November 2027.

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The Metropolitan Police previously said the allegations were first reported to the force in January last year and Glitter was interviewed in July 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 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.

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