Dan Norris: Labour MP arrested on suspicion of rape and little one intercourse offences | EUROtoday

A Labour MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and little one intercourse offences.

A Labour Party spokesperson stated: “Dan Norris MP was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest.

“We can’t remark additional whereas the police investigation is ongoing.”

Avon and Somerset Police stated a person in his 60s was arrested on Friday on suspicion of sexual offences towards a woman, rape, little one abduction and misconduct in public workplace.

Mr Norris, who has been Mayor of the West of England since 2021, defeated Jacob Rees-Mogg within the new seat of North East Somerset in final 12 months’s common election.

He has additionally misplaced the get together whip within the House of Commons.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson stated: “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.”

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