Liam and Noel Gallagher's older brother Paul charged with rape and string of sex offences
DJ and photographer Paul Gallagher, 59, is also accused of ABH, threats to kill and three counts of intentional strangulation, police have confirmed.
Advertisement
4
Paul Gallagher has been charged with a string of sex offences
Credit: Getty
4
He is the oldest Gallagher brother
Credit: Getty
Gallagher, of Finchley, north London is accused of offences said to have taken place between 2022 and 2024.
London's Met Police began a probe last year and the force said a woman was being supported by specially-trained officers.
The charges come as the huge OASIS Live '25 tour came to London last weekend before dates in
Edinburgh
and Dublin.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: 'A man has been charged with numerous offences - including rape, coercive control and sexual assault.
Advertisement
Read more news
'Paul Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley, has been charged with rape, coercive and controlling behaviour, three counts of sexual assault, three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
'The offences are reported to have taken place between 2022 – 2024. The charges follow an
investigation
which commenced in 2024. A woman is being supported by specially-trained officers.
'Gallagher will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 27 August.'
4
The charge comes amid Liam and Noel's sold-out Oasis tour
Advertisement
4
Paul will appear in court next month
Credit: Getty
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- The Irish Sun
Furious MAFS star Lacey hits back at Nathan and accuses him of ‘disrespecting' Love Island girlfriend in fresh attack
MARRIED At First Sight star Lacey Martin hit back at ex Nathan and accused of him 'disrepecting' his Love Island girlfriend. In MAFS UK series nine, and made it all the way to the final renewal ceremony. 4 Lacey Martin and Nathan Campbell split after their time on MAFS Credit: E4 4 Lacey attended the glitzy National Reality TV Awards Credit: Getty 4 Nathan and his Love Island star girlfriend Abi Moores were also in attendance Credit: Getty However, the duo then Nathan later claimed that Lacey told him to . Following their acrimonious split, he then coupled up with former Love Island star , 26. All three reality stars attended the glitzy Read more on MAFs Speaking to The Sun Online at the starry bash, Lacey said: 'Wow, let's hope he runs away from me. "Like he said on his Instagram the other day. "[There's] beef on his side, because why you writing about me? "You've got a girlfriend. Why am I living rent free in your head? Most read in Reality "Because I'm not talking about him on my stories. He is. "I'm just like, you've got a girlfriend. Have respect for your girlfriends. MAFS feud explodes as fuming groom Nathan reveals petty way bitter ex Lacey got revenge on him and new Love Island girlfriend "I wouldn't talk about him if I was with someone, but, you know, I'm single." It comes as the pair A source told The Sun: "Lacey and Nathan had to be kept away from each other at the National Reality TV Awards. "It was chaos as he was supposed to be on the MAFS table but she wouldn't have sat there if he was there. "He was all over his girlfriend Abi, so they had to be sat at a separate table." The eyewitness added: "It was daggers across the room the whole night." The pair also nearly ran into each other on the red carpet earlier in the evening. Nathan himself remarked that it was "awkward" to The Sun just after she made her way past him and Abi to get to another part of the venue. 4 Lacey and Nathan made it to MAFS' final renewal ceremony Credit: Instagram/E4
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Fears Pep Guardiola's ‘imminent' divorce could hurt Man City as boss' relationship with wife continues to deteriorate
PEP Guardiola's divorce is set to be finalised 'imminently'. The Manchester City boss and Advertisement 5 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra are expected to finalise their divorce Credit: Getty 5 Pep's marriage woes coincided with his worst slump as a manager Credit: Getty 5 Pep with wife Cristina and daughter Maria at Wimbledon in 2024 Credit: AP And there are fears the troubles could overshadow the start of the new season. Insiders said his Advertisement READ MORE PEP GUARDIOLA They expect details to be finalised in weeks and made official as early as next month. Respected Spanish journalists Laura Fa and Lorena Vazquez, who broke the story of their split, insisted there is no way back. Fa said: 'The signing of this divorce is going to be imminent. Evidently their relationship sentimentally has come to an end.' Vazquez said: 'The relationship has ceased to be friendly and has become cordial. We're not saying there's tension between them but the break-up has moved on to another level. Advertisement Most read in Football 'There's perhaps more urgency to set a date for the end of this relationship.' Pep, 54, and Cristina, 52, have been together for 30 years and wed in 2014. Man City boss Pep Guardiola visits his new business venture Monarka Clinic Cristina, who Sources said they agreed to part in December just weeks after he Advertisement Cristina told friends it was the last straw. Pep refused to give up and when news of the split broke he was seen emerging from a team hotel still wearing his wedding ring. In March he The estranged Advertisement Last month they joined kids Maria, 24, and Marius, 22, 5 Guardiola and his family recent attended an Oasis concert in Manchester, pictured with Richard Ashcroft Credit: x 5 Cristina Serra also attended the Oasis comeback concert with Pep Guardiola and their children Credit: TikTok Advertisement
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Celebs Go Dating's Louis Russell spoils entire series as he makes red carpet debut with girlfriend
CELEBS Go Dating's Louis Russell has spoiled the entire series as he makes a red carpet debut with his famous girlfriend - before the show even airs. The reality pair were seen holding hands at a world premiere event on Broadway in Los Angeles. Advertisement 5 Celebs Go Dating's Louis Russell has spoiled the entire series as he makes a red carpet debut with his famous girlfriend - before the show even airs Credit: Getty 5 Huda only recently left the reality show Love Island USA Credit: Getty 5 Love Island US star Huda Mustafa sparked relationship rumours with Celebs Go Dating hunk Louis Russell when they were spotted by fans in London together Credit: TikTok/@user012792734 The two reality stars appear to have made their relationship official as they attended the premiere of Weapons together, walking the red carpet hand-in-hand. The loved up pair could be seen Huda wore a stunning sheer black lace floor length gown. Meanwhile, Louis wore a black suit, black T-shirt, and black shoes. Advertisement Reality TV But this is not the first time their has been rumours about a romance between them. Only a few days ago, the pair were spotted in London together just days after the Love Island US star left the villa. Huda Mustafa made waves during this years Love Island USA when she revealed to the cast she was a Mom and became one of the shows most followed islanders. Although she left the villa single after dating rumours with British reality star Louis. Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive In videos posted on TikTok the pair could be seen happy together in central London. Co-Star Romance - Celebs Go Dating interview Huda and Louis were first spotted together holding hands just last week in LA as they took a stroll around The Grove. This sparked dating rumours between the pair and their next appearance in the capital further fuelled speculation. Advertisement But with the new series of Celebrities Go Dating featuring Louis has he just ruined the whole series? However, this isn't Louis' first time being linked to a Love Island star, he was caught locking lips with his Celebs Go Dating co-star and All Star Islander back in May. Louis and Olivia set tongues wagging by flirting on social media before jetting out to Ibiza to film the show and they wasted no time getting to know each other. Advertisement They were joined by co-stars including Christine McGuinness and Kerry Katona at a pool party but had eyes, and lips, for only each other. A show insider revealed at the time: 'It usually takes a few weeks for things to spice up but not with these two. 'Within 48 hours of arriving in Ibiza the sexual spark between them was obvious. Advertisement "They clearly couldn't resist each other.' 5 Huda and Louis were spotted by fans in London together Credit: TikTok/@ 5 Huda was a huge star on Love Island USA Credit: Youtube/callherdaddy Advertisement
