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Matt Watts

Liam and Noel Gallagher’s older brother Paul pleads not guilty to rape and other sex offences

Paul Gallagher arriving at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel, has denied rape and a string of other charges at Southwark Crown Court.

Gallagher, 59, is charged with rape, coercive and controlling behaviour and three counts of sexual assault following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

He is also accused of three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The alleged offences took place between 2022 and 2024, the charge sheet shows.

Appearing at Harrow Crown Court on Friday afternoon he pleaded not guilty to all charges.

He will face trial in September 2027.

Gallaghe , of East Finchley in north London, appeared in court wearing a suit and thick rimmed glasses.

The alleged offences took place between 2022 and 2024, the charge sheet shows.

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