An independent MP has been arrested for a second time in connection with multiple alleged sexual offences.
Former Labour MP Dan Norris, 66, is now under investigation over allegations including the rape of two women, sexual assault of a third woman, voyeurism and upskirting.
Police said the latest arrest follows an earlier one in April 2025, when Norris was detained over allegations of rape, child sexual offences and child abduction. Officers have since confirmed they are no longer investigating the alleged child-related offences. The remaining allegations are said to have occurred between the 2000s and 2020s.
Norris, who previously served as West of England mayor, has strongly denied all claims. In a statement, he said he “vigorously and entirely” rejects the allegations and is contesting them through his legal team. He remains under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office and is currently on conditional bail.
Norris was elected Labour MP for North East Somerset and Hanham in July 2024 but was suspended by the party following his first arrest. He now sits as an independent MP and has not attended the House of Commons since April, although he can still vote by proxy. A petition calling for his resignation has attracted more than 2,000 signatures.
Avon and Somerset Police said the investigation began in December 2024 and urged the public not to speculate while enquiries continue.
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