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Paul Gallagher, brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher, charged with rape Paul Gallagher, brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher, charged with rape
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Paul Gallagher, pictured in 2019, grew up with Liam and Noel but is not involved with OasisPaul Gallagher, pictured in 2019, grew up with Liam and Noel but is not involved with Oasis
The older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher has been charged with rape.The older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher has been charged with rape.
Paul Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley, has also been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and three counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police said.Paul Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley, has also been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and three counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police said.
The other charges against him are three counts of intentional strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour and two counts of making a threat to kill.The other charges against him are three counts of intentional strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour and two counts of making a threat to kill.
Mr Gallagher will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on 27 August. BBC News has contacted him for comment.Mr Gallagher will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on 27 August. BBC News has contacted him for comment.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2022 and 2024.The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2022 and 2024.
Police said the charges follow an investigation which commenced in 2024, adding that a woman is being supported by specially-trained officers.Police said the charges follow an investigation which commenced in 2024, adding that a woman is being supported by specially-trained officers.
Paul Gallagher is a year older than Noel, and seven years older than Liam.Paul Gallagher is a year older than Noel, and seven years older than Liam.
The three brothers grew up together in Burnage, Manchester, but Paul has never been involved with the band.The three brothers grew up together in Burnage, Manchester, but Paul has never been involved with the band.
Oasis are currently on a hugely successful reunion tour, having played shows in Cardiff, Manchester in London, with further dates to come in Edinburgh and Dublin before the tour heads to North America. Oasis are currently on a hugely successful reunion tour, having played shows in Cardiff, Manchester and London, with further dates to come in Edinburgh and Dublin before the tour heads to North America.