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Paul Gallagher Makes First Court Appearance on Rape and Related Charges

The charges follow a Metropolitan Police inquiry into alleged offences from 2022 to 2024, with the complainant receiving specialist support.

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Overview

  • Prosecutors charged the 59-year-old in July following a Metropolitan Police investigation that began in 2024 into reports spanning 2022 to 2024.
  • The counts include rape, coercive and controlling behaviour, three sexual assaults, three intentional strangulations, two threats to kill and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
  • Police say a woman connected to the case is being supported by specially trained officers.
  • A statement issued on his behalf says he has cooperated with investigators, strongly denies the allegations and will not comment further during active proceedings.
  • Gallagher, a DJ and photographer, is the older brother of Oasis members Noel and Liam but has no involvement with the band.