But police are “no longer actively investigating any sexual offences against children”
11:42, 02 Feb 2026Updated 11:49, 02 Feb 2026
Dan Norris, who served as the West of England Combined Authority metro mayor from 2021-25(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC)
A man in his 60s – understood to be MP Dan Norris – has been further arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting, Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed.
In an update today (Monday, February 2), police said: “An investigation into allegations of non-recent sexual offences which resulted in the arrest of a man in his 60s is continuing. The investigation, which is being led by officers with Operation Bluestone, our dedicated rape and serious sexual assault investigation team, began in December 2024.
“The man was initially arrested in April 2025 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.
“Following our enquiries, the man has been further arrested on suspicion of rape against a second woman, sexual assault against a third woman, as well as voyeurism and upskirting against a number of women.
“We’re no longer actively investigating any sexual offences against children, but the original rape and misconduct in a public office investigation is continuing.”
All offences are alleged to have occurred between the 2000s and 2020s.
Former West of England metro mayor Mr Norris was elected as the Labour MP for North East Somerset & Hanham in July 2024, but in April 2025 he was suspended from his party after his initial arrest.
Since allegations emerged last year, Mr Norris has continued to work as an MP but has not attended Parliament. He votes regularly using MPs proxy system, and in December, Bristol Live revealed that he responded to a petition from a constituent calling on him to resign by stating he had no intention of resigning, and was continuing to work as a local MP.
The force statement added: “Investigations into sexual offences are sensitive and complex and as a result it can take a significant amount of time for enquiries to be completed. The man remains on conditional bail.
“We’re keeping victims updated on any developments and we’ll continue to give access to any support they may need. We’d respectfully ask people not to speculate on the circumstances so our enquiries can continue unhindered.”