Read our Privacy noticeFormer pop star Gary Glitter has appeared in court, charged with sexual offences dating back to the 1970s. The 82-year-old singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Prosecutors allege that Glitter would give the girl chocolate and “invite her into his house where he then committed a number of serious sexual offences”. Glitter appeared at the court on Wednesday via video link, wearing a blue shirt, glasses and a cap. open image in gallery Gary Glitter appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink ( Getty )“My name is Paul Gadd.”