Gary Glitter Charged with Historic Sexual Offences Against a Child: Prosecutors Announce Legal Action

Gary Glitter Charged with Historic Sexual Offences Against a Child: Prosecutors Announce Legal Action

Gary Glitter, also known as Paul Gadd, has been charged with historic sexual offences against a child, according to prosecutors. The 82-year-old former singer is facing allegations of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14. The charges are related to alleged sexual offences dating back to 1978. Bethan David, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in CPS London, announced the decision to prosecute Gadd, highlighting the evidence gathered by prosecutors and the collaboration with the Metropolitan Police during the investigation. The defendant is entitled to a fair trial as the legal proceedings are now active.