Paul Gallagher, brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher, charged with rape

Getty ImagesPaul Gallagher, pictured in 2019, grew up with Liam and Noel however shouldn’t be concerned with OasisThe older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher has been charged with rape.Paul Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley, has additionally been charged with assault occasioning precise bodily hurt and three counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police mentioned.The opposite costs in opposition to him are three counts of intentional strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour and two counts of constructing a risk to kill.Mr Gallagher will seem earlier than Westminster Magistrates’ Court docket on 27 August. BBC Information has contacted him for remark.The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2022 and 2024. Police mentioned the costs observe an investigation which commenced in 2024, including {that a} lady is being supported by specially-trained officers.Paul Gallagher is a 12 months older than Noel, and 7 years older than Liam. The three brothers grew up collectively in Burnage, Manchester, however Paul has by no means been concerned with the band. Oasis are at the moment on a vastly profitable reunion tour, having performed exhibits in Cardiff, Manchester and London, with additional dates to come back in Edinburgh and Dublin earlier than the tour heads to North America.