Suspended Labour MP Dan Norris is arrested for a second time on suspicion of a string of sexual offences

Suspended Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested for a second time on suspicion of a string of sexual offences.  

Norris, 66, was suspended by the party and had the whip removed last year following his original arrest on suspicion of historical child sex offences.

Avon and Somerset Police began investigating a man in his 60s in December 2024.

He was initially arrested in April 2025 on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl, rape, child abduction and misconduct in public office.

The man has now been further arrested on suspicion of rape against a second woman, sexual assault against a third woman, and voyeurism and upskirting against a number of women.

Police confirmed they are no longer actively investigating the child sexual offences or child abduction, but the rape and misconduct in a public office investigations continue.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: ‘All offences are alleged to have occurred between the 2000s and 2020s.

‘Investigations into sexual offences are sensitive and complex and as a result it can take a significant amount of time for inquiries to be completed.

Suspended Labour MP Dan Norris, pictured in 2024, has been arrested for a second time on suspicion of a string of sexual offences

‘We are keeping victims updated on any developments and we will continue to give access to any support they may need.’

The man, who police have not named, remains on conditional bail.

Norris was elected as MP for North East Somerset and Hanham at the 2024 general election, beating well-known Conservative former cabinet minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg.

He was also the directly elected mayor of the West of England from 2021 to 2025, and stepped down after his election to Parliament.

Norris had previously been in Parliament from 1997 to 2010, representing the seat of Wansdyke, which covers much of the seat he now serves.

He was a junior minister under Gordon Brown and an assistant whip under Sir Tony Blair.

After his arrest he stepped down as chairman of the animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports.

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