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Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested for a second time as part of an ongoing police investigation into a series of alleged sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault.

The 66-year-old MP was first arrested in April last year on suspicion of historical child sex offences and was subsequently suspended by the Labour Party, with the whip removed in the House of Commons. He has continued to sit as an independent MP since that time.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that a man in his 60s was initially arrested following an investigation that began in December 2024. That first arrest related to allegations of sexual offences against a girl, rape, child abduction, and misconduct in public office.

Police have now confirmed a further arrest on suspicion of rape against a second woman, sexual assault against a third woman, and multiple counts of voyeurism and upskirting involving several women. Officers said all of the alleged offences are reported to have taken place between the 2000s and the 2020s.

In a statement, the force said:
“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.”

Norris has been released on conditional bail while inquiries continue.

He was elected MP for North East Somerset and Hanham at the 2024 general election, defeating senior Conservative figure Jacob Rees-Mogg. Prior to his election to Parliament, Norris served as the directly elected mayor of the West of England from 2021 to 2025, stepping down from the role upon becoming an MP.

Norris previously sat in Parliament between 1997 and 2010 as MP for Wansdyke and served as a junior minister under Gordon Brown, as well as an assistant whip during the government of Tony Blair.

Police have stressed that the investigation remains ongoing and that no charges have been brought at this stage.