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Gary Glitter charged with historic sexual offences

Gary Glitter charged with historic sexual offences
BBC News Thursday 02 July 2026, 13:23 UTC 1 min read
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The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.
Gary Glitter (PERSON) Paul Gadd (PERSON) Westminster Magistrates' Court (ORG)
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