Who is Paul Gallagher? Brother of Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel charged with grievous assault

Paul Gallagher, who is a photographer and the older brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher, has been charged with r*pe among several other grievous offences. According to The Guardian, Paul Gallagher, who is set to appear in court next month on 27 August, is also charged with two counts of intent to cause actual bodily harm, three counts of assault, and making threats to kill.

Liam and Noel Gallagher are currently on tour as part of the Oasis Live'25 tour. The tour, which began earlier this month, on 4 July, marks their first tour in sixteen years. The band last performed live in 2009 as part of their "Dig Out Your Concert" tour.

More about the charges against Paul Gallagher

Paul Gallagher has been charged by the Scotland Yard with several offences. According to People Magazine, Gallagher, who lives in East Finchley, allegedly committed these acts between 2022 and 2024. In addition to the charges of r*pe and assault, Gallagher is also accused of coercive and controlling behavior and three counts of strangulation. According to reports, these charges came to light following an investigation launched by the authorities last year. The statement released by the Metropolitan Police read:

"The charges follow an investigation which commenced in 2024. A woman is being supported by specially-trained officers."

According to The New York Post, the Crown Prosecution Service released a statement that was obtained by the outlet. It read:

"We can confirm we have authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge Paul Gallagher with rape and other offences following a police investigation. We can confirm we have authorized the Metropolitan Police Service to charge Paul Gallagher with rape and other offenses following a police investigation

The statement further reads:

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"Mr Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley, London has been charged with a range of offenses, including r*pe and s*xual assault. He has also been charged with assault, controlling or coercive behavior, making threats to kill and intentional strangulation. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are now active and that he has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."

At the moment, neither Noel nor Liam Gallagher has released a statement on the case regarding their older brother.

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