Gary Glitter, the former pop star whose real name is Paul Francis Gadd, is facing potential bankruptcy proceedings following his refusal to pay £508,000 in damages awarded by the High Court to one of his victims.

This woman was just 12 years old when he raped her.

Currently, Glitter remains incarcerated after being sentenced to sixteen years in prison in 2015 for multiple sex offenses, including the abuse of two other underage girls between 1975 and 1980.

The developments come as enforcement action has been initiated by the woman's solicitors at Slater and Gordon, leading to the filing of the case at Torquay and Newton Abbot County Court.

This action may result in Glitter losing his estimated multi-million pound fortune, as a trustee could soon be appointed to manage his estate, including a London penthouse valued at £2 million.

The compensation awarded pertains to the psychological and emotional suffering endured by the victim, including her inability to work due to the long-term effects of the abuse.

A High Court judge had previously acknowledged her entitlement to compensation based on these grounds in a ruling last year.

Glitter was released from prison in February 2024 after serving a portion of his sentence.

However, he was reincarcerated after just six weeks due to a violation of the conditions of his release.

This decision was made by the Parole Board, which noted his continued lack of empathy for his victims and expressed concerns regarding his sexual interest in underage girls.

Despite maintaining generally good behavior in prison, he has not engaged in rehabilitation programs aimed at addressing his offending behavior, as he continues to deny having a sexual interest in children.

The Parole Board's ruling indicated that management of Glitter's risks in the community would require improved internal controls and greater transparency from him.

As proceedings concerning his financial responsibility to the victim continue, the implications for Glitter's financial future remain significant.