He is accused of repeatedly assaulting an underage girl. The alleged crimes are said to have taken place between 1978 and 1981 at an address in Kensington, London.
The suspected sex crimes were reported to police in January last year.
82-year-old Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was released from prison in early 2023, but after just over a month he was returned to prison after violating the conditions of his release.
