Dan Norris, the Labour MP for North East Somerset and Hanham and current West of England Metro Mayor, has been suspended from the Labour Party following his arrest on suspicion of serious sexual offences.

The party confirmed the suspension in a statement issued on Saturday (6 April), saying: "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."

Mr Norris, who won his seat from Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg in last year's general election, has also had the Labour whip withdrawn in the House of Commons.

Avon and Somerset Police said a man in his sixties was arrested on Friday (5 April) on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl, rape, child abduction and misconduct in public office. The force confirmed the man has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for the police 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."

The force has urged the public not to speculate while the investigation is active.

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