MP Dan Norris arrested over second rape allegation

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

The 66-year-old remains under investigation over the alleged rape of a woman and has been further arrested on suspicion of raping a second woman, sexually assaulting a third woman, voyeurism, and upskirting a number of women.

Mr Norris, Independent MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, was first arrested in April last year on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl, child abduction, and the rape of a woman.

Police are no longer investigating the alleged child sexual offences or abduction.

Mr Norris remains on conditional bail.

He was elected Labour MP for North East Somerset and Hanham in July 2024.

The Labour Party suspended him following his arrest last year and he has been banned from the parliamentary estate, although he can still ask written questions and vote by proxy.

Mr Norris has refused to step down despite a petition calling for his resignation that has gathered almost 3,000 signatures.

Avon and Somerset Police said all the 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 enquiries to be completed.

“We’re keeping victims updated on any developments and we’ll continue to give access to any support they may need.

“We’d respectfully ask people not to speculate on the circumstances so our enquiries can continue unhindered.”