Paul Gallagher, 59, who lives in East Finchley in north London, is also accused of coercive and controlling behavior, 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 are claimed to have taken place between 2022 and 2024, the Metropolitan Police said.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 27.
The charges against Gallagher, who is a year older than Noel and seven years older than Liam, were first reported by the Daily Telegraph.
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Cate Baccas from the Crown Prosecution Service said: "We can confirm we have authorized the Metropolitan Police Service to charge Paul Gallagher with rape and other offences following a police investigation.
"Mr Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley, London has been charged with a range of offences, including rape and sexual assault. He has also been charged with assault, controlling or coercive behavior, making threats to kill and intentional strangulation.

Liam and Noel Gallagher, of Oasis.
"He will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 27 2025.
"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are now active and that he has a right to a fair trial.
"It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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