Paul Gadd charged in connection to non-recent sexual offences
The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced that Paul Gadd, 82, has been charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.
This is in connection to alleged sexual offences against a child dating back to 1978.
Bethan David, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in CPS London said:
“The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Paul Gadd with one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.
“This follows allegations made by a woman relating to a period of alleged abuse that took place between 1978 and 1981.
“Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to do so.
“We have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police as they have carried out their investigation into the allegations.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that proceedings are now active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.
“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Notes to editors
- Paul Gadd, professionally known as Gary Glitter, DOB 08/05/1944, is of HMP Cannings Wood
- He has been charged with:
- 1 count of Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a girl under 13 - Contrary to section 5 Sexual Offences Act 1956.
- 3 counts of Indecent assault on a girl under 14 years - Contrary to Section 14(1) of and Schedule 2 to the Sexual Offences Act 1956.
- These are non-recent sexual offences which are alleged to have taken place between 01/01/1978 – 31/12/1981.
- Bethan David is a Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in CPS London