Gary Glitter refused prison release by Parole Board

Glitter was jailed for 16 years in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls between 1975 and 1980

Former pop star Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, where his trial over historic sex abuse charges dating back to 1970s continues.

Disgraced paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has lost a Parole Board bid to be freed from jail.

The decision comes after a parole hearing took place behind closed doors last month to consider the 79-year-old’s case.