Paul Gallagher, Oasis stars' elder brother, charged with rape

Liam and Noel's brother, Paul, has also been charged with other offenses

Last updated: July 29, 2025 | 12:57

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Dubai: Paul Gallagher, older brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, has been charged with rape.

The 59-year-old has also been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and three counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police said, according to BBC.

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According to reports, the offenses are said to have taken place between 2022 and 2024.

Gallagher has also been charged with three counts of intentional strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour, and addition to two counts of making a threat to kill, the report said. He is expected to appear at the Westminster Magistrates’ court on August 27.

Paul, who is a year older than Noel and seven years older than Liam, has never been involved with the band – who are currently on a reunion tour across London. They will be performing in Edinburgh and Dublin, followed by North America this year.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.