United Kingdom, Jan. 26 -- Gary Glitter could potentially be released from prison after a new review has taken place.

The disgraced 80-year-old singer - whose real name is Paul Gadd - was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls between 1975 and 1980, and now it has been confirmed that the Parole Board will review his case to assess his "risk" to the community.

A spokesperson for the Parole Board told MailOnline: "We can confirm the parole review of Paul Gadd has been referred to the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice and is following standard processes.

"Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk...