Paul Gallagher, brother of Oasis' Liam and Noel Gallagher, charged with rape, sex assault
Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis musicians Liam and Noel Gallagher, has been charged with rape and multiple instances of physical abuse following a police investigation.
Gallagher was charged with rape and three counts of sexual assault, London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement obtained by Paste BN July 29. The man, a 59-year-old resident of East Finchley, also faces three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill, assault causing actual bodily harm, and coercive and controlling behavior.
Authorities said the charges stem from a 2024 investigation into alleged offenses that occurred between 2022 and 2024. An unnamed woman, who is reportedly involved in the case, is receiving support from specially trained officers.
Gallagher is expected to make an appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Aug. 27, police added. He denies all accusations against him, Gallagher's law firm Carson Kaye Solicitors said in a July 28 statement.
"Paul Gallagher has been charged with a number of offenses all relating to a single complainant," the statement read. "Mr. Gallagher has consistently engaged with the police throughout their investigation and always strongly denied the allegations made against him. He looks forward to clearing his name, but as there are now ongoing legal proceedings, our client is unable to comment further."
Gallagher's legal troubles come as his famous brothers have been back on the road for Oasis' long-awaited reunion tour, which kicked off July 4 at Cardiff Principality Stadium in Wales.
The superstars are scheduled to bring the tour to North American fans on Aug. 24 with a show in Toronto, followed by performances in Chicago; East Rutherford, New Jersey and Pasadena, California.
Paste BN has reached out to representatives for Liam and Noel Gallagher for comment.
While Gallagher has kept a lower profile compared to his rock 'n' roll siblings, he has made several TV and film appearances in support of his brothers' musical careers, including the 2016 documentary "Oasis: Supersonic" and the 2019 film "Liam Gallagher: As It Was."
Gallagher also coauthored a 1998 biography, "Brothers: From Childhood to Oasis: The Real Story," which discussed Liam and Noel's early life and rise to fame.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support to survivors and their loved ones in English and Spanish at: 800.656.HOPE (4673) and Hotline.RAINN.org and en Español RAINN.org/es.
(This story has been updated to add new information.)
Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri, Paste BN