Gary Glitter has been charged with historic sexual offences against a child, prosecutors have announced.
The former singer, 82, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.
Announcing the charges on Thursday, the Crown Prosecution Service said they were 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.”
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