Labour MP suspended after arrest for child sex offences and abduction

A Labour MP has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and misconduct in public office.

Dan Norris, who was elected in 2024, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl, rape, child abduction and misconduct in a public office, Avon and Somerset Police.

A spokesperson for the force said: ‘In December 2024, we received a referral from another police force relating to alleged non-recent child sex offences having been committed against a girl.

‘Most of the offences are alleged to have occurred in the 2000s, but we’re also investigating an alleged offence of rape from the 2020s.

‘An investigation, led by officers within Operation Bluestone, our dedicated rape and serious sexual assault investigation team, remains ongoing and at an early stage.

‘The victim is being supported and given access to any specialist help or support she needs.

‘A man, aged in his sixties, was arrested on Friday (April 4) on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl (under the Sexual Offences Act 1956), rape (under the Sexual Offences Act 2003), child abduction and misconduct in a public office.

‘He’s been released on conditional bail for enquiries to continue.

‘This is an active and sensitive investigation, so we’d respectfully ask people not to speculate on the circumstances so our enquiries can continue unhindered.’

Labour has suspended Norris after being informed of his arrest.

The MP for North East Somerset and Hanham has also lost the party whip in the House of Commons.

A spokesperson for the party said: ‘Dan Norris MP was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest.

‘We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.’

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