Gary Glitter may lose fortune ‘as extra come ahead to sue him’

Paedophile Gary Glitter could lose his multi-million pound fortune with more women coming forward to sue him following a court ruling this week, a source has claimed.

The disgraced popstar, 80, was this week ordered to pay more than £508,000 in compensation for abusing a 12-year-old girl in the 1970s at the height of his fame.

The victim was among three known to have been abused by the singer, real name Paul Gadd, between 1975 and 1980.

A source told The Mirror that ‘more victims’ have since come forward with separate allegations, with lawyers reportedly confident they may be able to sue Gadd in light of the judgement. 

It was unclear whether the victims were involved in the current UK court case.

Gadd, who shot to fame through the 1970s and 80s, is still believed to be amassing royalties in jail with an estate worth an estimated £6mn.

In Monday’s High Court ruling, Mrs Justice Tipples judged that there was ‘no doubt’ that the claimant was subject to abuse ‘of the most serious kind’ as a child.

The judge wrote in a 13-page ruling that the abuse ‘has had a very significant adverse impact on the rest of her life’, ordering Gadd to pay £508,000 in damages.

Justice Tipples said the six-figure-sum includes £381,000 in lost earnings and £7,800 for future therapy and treatment.

Richard Scorer, head of abuse law at Slater & Gordon, acting on behalf of the victim, said that ‘whilst no amount of money can make up for horrific sexual abuse, the award at least goes some way to recognising the devastation inflicted on my client throughout her childhood and adult life.’

The victim, now aged 60, said she was plied with champagne by Gadd at a hotel aged 12 after meeting him at a concert in 1977.

She said she was invited to the pop star’s London home where she assaulted and raped her.

The victim dropped out of secondary school, struggled to stay in employment and legally changed her name after suffering flashbacks, The Times reported.

The victim did not speak up about the abuse she had endured and withheld for much of her life until the passing of her mother.

She said it was only then that the ‘lid came off’ and she was able to report her abuse in 2013, leading to a conviction.

Justice Tipples said she had ‘no doubt’ the victim had suffered serious abuse, having a substantial impact on her life, in her judgment.

A hearing was expected to follow to consider any interest on the damages and legal costs, with the offences dating back decades.

Mr Scorer added: ‘Gadd’s refusal to engage with the process merely proves his utter lack of remorse, something we will be reminding the parole board about if he makes another application for early release.

‘We will be pursuing Gadd for payment and will continue to support our client through this process.’

Gadd became the first person to be arrested under Operation Yewtree in 2012, charged with the historical sexual abuse of three schoolchildren between 1975 and 1980.

In 2015, he was convicted of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of count of having sex with a girl under 13. 

Gadd’s crimes were first exposed in 1997 after child pornography was found on his computer after taking it for repair.

The Guardian reported at the time how Gadd had ‘last night faced a humiliating end to his 25-year career as one of the most colourful characters in pop’.

In spite of his overnight downfall, the singer is believed to still make royalties from radio plays and use of songs sampling his work, including Oasis’ ‘Hello’, released on the band’s 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?

Last month, The Sun reported that Gadd’s net worth is believed to be ‘in the region of £6.5 million’.