British folky charged with sex offences from 1970s

British police say veteran folk singer-songwriter Roy Harper has been charged with sexual offences against an underage girl during the 1970s. Harper faces two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14 and four counts of gross indecency with a girl under 14. Police said Friday the alleged offences took place between 1975 and 1977 and involve one victim. Monday. Harper, 72, who has released more than 30 albums, provided vocals for the Pink Floyd track Have a Cigar and inspired Led Zeppelin’s Hats Off to (Roy) Harper.

JO HALE/GETTY IMAGES Roy Harper, a legend on the British folk scene, has been charged with a series of sexual offences dating back to incidents in the 1970s.