Paul Gallagher, brother of Oasis frontmen, charged with rape in Britain
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Liam Gallagher (left) and Noel Gallagher of British rock band Oasis at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on July 4.
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LONDON – Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, has been charged with rape and other offences by the police in Britain.
Paul Gallagher was reported to the police in London in 2024, and the charges were announced on July 28.
The 59-year-old is accused of rape, three counts of sexual assault, three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill, assault causing actual bodily harm, and coercive and controlling behaviour, London’s Metropolitan Police Service said in a statement.
The force said the offences were reported to have taken place between 2022 and 2024, and a woman was being supported by specially trained officers.
Gallagher, who lives in the East Finchley district of London, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Aug 27. He denies the accusations against him, according to a statement from Carson Kaye solicitors.
He is not a part of British rock band Oasis, which are currently conducting a highly anticipated international tour. The band are playing a series of dates in London and will travel to Scotland and Ireland before starting the North American leg of the tour in late August.
Paul Gallagher co-authored a book, titled Brothers: From Childhood To Oasis – The Real Story (1996), giving his account of his childhood and family life in Manchester. NYTIMES
