Gary Glitter has been charged with sexual offences dating back to the 1970sEx-pop star Gary Glitter has appeared in court charged with sexual offences dating back to the 1970s against a girl aged between eight and 11. A court artist sketch of Gary Glitter appearing via videolink at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)Prosecutors allege 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 via videolink wearing a blue shirt, glasses and a cap. After being asked to confirm his name, Glitter said: “Your honour, excuse me, I’m extremely deaf and unless I’m lip-reading I can’t hear. “In that circumstance, all four charges are sent to crown court, the Central Criminal Court, known as the Old Bailey, where you will appear on September 2.”