Labour have actually put on hold Dan Norris, the MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, after he was apprehended on uncertainty of rape and youngster sex offenses.
Norris, a previous Labour preacher that beat Jacob Rees-Mogg as MP finally year’s basic political election, was collared after cops robbed his constituency home on Friday.
Police stated he had actually likewise been apprehended on uncertainty of misbehavior in public workplace.
Norris had actually formerly functioned as an MP for Wansdyke from 1997 to 2010. He ended up being mayor of the west of England in 2021.
His constituency internet site stated he educated with the NSPCC and functioned as an instructor and youngster defense policeman.
Avon and Somerset Police stated: “A man aged in his sixties was arrested on Friday 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.
“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 Labour event speaker last evening stated: “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.”
He has likewise had the Labour event whip in the House of Commons gotten rid of.
Norris, 65, is likewise involved in debate over his duty as chair of the anti-hunting charity the League versus Cruel Sports after being implicated of victimisation of a previous worker.
He tipped down from his duty at the charity in May in 2014.
