Paul Gadd, Gary Glitter, Pleads Not Guilty to Historical Sexual Offence at Southwark Crown Court

Paul Gadd, the individual formerly known as Gary Glitter, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of a historical sexual offence. The accusation pertains to an alleged incident with a female under the age of 16 in 1977.

Gadd, now 79, made his appearance at Southwark Crown Court via video link from HMP Verne in Dorset. He is currently serving a 16-year sentence for previous sexual offences involving underage girls.

The specific charge against Gadd details the alleged sexual assault of a girl under the age of 16 without her consent, between 1 May and 31 May 1977. The court confirmed the case is set for trial, with a provisional date scheduled for 24 June 2024.

Gadd’s earlier convictions include multiple counts of indecent assault and the possession of child pornography. He was released from prison in February 2023 but was subsequently recalled to custody after a breach of licence conditions. His legal representation confirmed his not guilty plea, setting the stage for further legal proceedings.