Somerset MP Dan Norris further arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault
Norris was suspended by the Labour Party after his original arrest
Last updated 2nd Feb 2026
North East Somerset and Hanham MP Dan Norris has been further arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting.
Norris, 66, had been suspended by the Labour Party and had the whip in the House of Commons removed last year after 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.
Norris 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.
In a statement, Norris said: "I vigorously and entirely deny the serious allegations made against me.
"They are untrue. I am challenging them through my legal representatives."
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "We are no longer actively investigating any sexual offences against children, but the original rape and misconduct in a public office investigation is continuing.
"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.
"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.
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, has issued the following statement:
“My thoughts are with everyone affected by today’s deeply upsetting further news.
“After a weekend of awful revelations in the Epstein papers, these latest allegations are a reminder that everyone – and in particular those in positions of power – must be robustly held to account where any offences are proven."
“Together, we all need to redouble our efforts to tackle violence against women and girls across our society.
“The combined authority and I are unable to comment on a specific, ongoing police investigation.”
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.