Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.
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"This follows allegations made by a woman relating to a period of alleged abuse that took place between 1978 and 1981."
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The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.
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