Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, has pleaded not guilty to eight charges of historical sexual abuse. The alleged offences involve a girl who was between eight and 11 years old between 1978 and 1981.
Gadd, 82, appeared at Southwark Crown Court via video-link from prison to enter his pleas on Wednesday. He denies four charges of indecent assault with a girl under 13, two counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, and two counts of indecency with a child under 13. All charges relate to the same individual.
Prosecutors allege that Gadd gave the girl chocolate and invited her to his home in west London. It is further alleged that he caused the girl to touch his genitals and engaged in unlawful sexual intercourse with her. The alleged incidents are said to have taken place between March 12, 1978, and December 31, 1981.
During the court appearance, Gadd, wearing blue headwear and a blue shirt, confirmed his name and then denied the eight counts against him, stating he was "absolutely not guilty" to two charges and "not guilty" to the remaining six.
The allegations were first reported to the Metropolitan Police on January 9, 2025, leading to an investigation. Gadd was first interviewed in relation to the investigation on July 22 of the previous year. The Metropolitan Police stated in July that the alleged victim was being supported by specialist officers and had been informed that Gadd had been charged.
Glitter was a prominent pop star in the 1970s, achieving several number-one hits. Judge Tony Baumgartner has adjourned the case for a three-week trial scheduled to begin on November 22, 2027.