Paul Gallagher pleads not guilty to rape charges as trial date set

Paul Gallagher pleads not guilty to rape charges as trial date set

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

Paul Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley in north London, is also accused of 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 alleged offences took place between 2022 and 2024, the charge sheet shows.

The 59-year-old appeared at Harrow Crown Court today. He will face trial in September 2027.

(PA)

Gallagher spoke at Westminster Magistrates ‘ Court last month to confirm his name, age and address but entered no pleas during a five-minute hearing.

Speaking to the Mirror in July about the charges against the 59-year-old, a spokesperson for the Met Police said: “A man has been charged with numerous offences – including rape, coercive control and sexual assault.

” Paul Gallagher, 59, of Manor Park Road, 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”.

Source: Mirror

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