The news broke late last month – as Oasis were in the midst of five sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium – that the 59-year-old eldest brother had been charged and will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on August 28th. 

Mr Gallagher has been alleged to have committed multiple offences between 2022 and 2024 which include rape, sexual assault, controlling and coercive behaviour, intentional strangulation, threats to kill, and assault causing actual bodily harm.

The authorities said in a statement at the time of the charge: “The offences are reported to have taken place between 2022 and 2024. The charges follow an investigation which commenced in 2024. A woman is being supported by specially trained officers.”

Gallagher strongly denied the allegations via a statement through his lawyers: “Mr Gallagher has consistently engaged with the police throughout their investigation and always strongly denied the allegations made against him. He looks forward to clearing his name, but as there are now ongoing legal proceedings, our client is unable to comment further.”

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Gallagher, who lives in East Finchley in London, pursued a career in photography and DJ-ing as his brothers became world-renowned stars. He has provided DJ sets to many Liam Gallagher afterparties in the past and was due to DJ at The Grand Social in Dublin after Oasis perform in the city this coming weekend.

However, according to the Irish Independent, the oldest Gallagher will no longer appear at the event. The venue confirmed to the publication that “Mani from The Stone Roses will DJ on Saturday night and Alan McGee will DJ on Sunday night.”

Oasis will continue their record-breaking tour as they perform their last date at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh tonight (August 12) before heading for two sold-out gigs at Dublin’s Croke Park this weekend (August 16 and 17). 

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The Gallagher brothers will then embark on a sold-out tour throughout North America, where they will be supported by Cage The Elephant, before returning to the UK for two more sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium in September.

Paul Gallagher is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on August 28 where he will enter a plea and face the multiple charges he has been accused of.

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The alleged offences are reported to have occurred between 2022 and 2024. Police investigations began in 2024, and the Crown Prosecution Service have since granted authority to proceed with the charges.

Gallagher, who lives in East Finchley in north London, in a flat reportedly purchased by Noel Gallagher in 2004, is the only Gallagher brother not involved with Oasis. Instead, he has pursued careers as a DJ, photographer, and wrote a memoir in 1997 detailing his childhood and his brothers’ rise in music.

Legal representatives for Paul Gallagher have stated he strongly denies all allegations against him, emphasising cooperation throughout the investigation and his intention to contest the charges. According to The Guardian, he has yet to enter a plea.

The alleged victim, a woman whose identity has not been disclosed, is being provided with specialist support from trained officers.

These charges emerge as Oasis continue their highly publicised Oasis ‘Live ’25′ reunion tour, marking their first UK performances together since 2009. The tour, has spanned several major UK cities including Cardiff, Manchester, London, and upcoming dates in Edinburgh, Dublin, as well as international venues.

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Neither Noel nor Liam Gallagher have issued direct statements regarding their brother’s legal situation. There is no indication that Paul has any involvement in the band’s affairs or their ongoing reunion tour.

Paul stated, “I speak to the pair of them. I see Liam every other day… I do my own thing, I stay away from it as much as humanely possible.” on handling his brothers’ fame. His bond with Liam is reportedly stronger than that with Noel; they communicate regularly and Paul was named Liam’s best man for his wedding to Debbie Gwyther.

Paul Gallagher is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court on 27 August 2025.