Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges
Former pop star Gary Glitter has appeared in court to deny four historical sex offence charges dating back to the late 1970s. The 82-year-old appeared via video link and remains in custody ahead of a September trial.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile historical abuse allegations that continue to draw public attention to accountability for past crimes.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Gary Glitter, pictured in 2015, spoke in court on Wednesday only to confirm his name and date of birth
Gary Glitter, the former singer whose real name is Paul Gadd, has appeared in court charged with four historical sex offences dating back to 1978.
Gadd appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday via video link from prison to deny the charges. He was remanded in custody and told to appear on 2 September at the Old Bailey in London, either by video link or in person.
The charges relate to one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13, and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14.
There is one alleged victim, with the offences said to have taken place between the years of 1978-1981 at a residential address in Kensington.
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