Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe charges stem from allegations made by a woman concerning a period of alleged abuse between 1978 and 1981 (Metropolitan Police/PA)Former pop star Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, has been charged with four sexual offences. The charges stem from allegations made by a woman concerning a period of alleged abuse between 1978 and 1981. These include one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13. He also faces three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed the decision to prosecute and reminded the public that proceedings are active, urging against any reporting that could prejudice the trial. In fullGary Glitter charged with four historic sexual offences against girlMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in