Dan Norris, a Labour MP, has been detained by police on serious allegations that include rape, child sex offences, and misconduct related to public office duties. As a result of the arrest, the Labour Party has promptly suspended him, stating they cannot comment further while the ongoing police investigation is being carried out.
The Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that a man in his sixties was arrested last Friday on accusations of sexual offences against a minor, including grave charges such as rape and child abduction. While the majority of these alleged incidents reportedly occurred in the 2000s, there is also an investigation into a more recent accusation of rape from the 2020s, indicative of the severity and complexity of the case.
Mr. Norris, who has served as the mayor for the West of England since 2021 and previously represented the Wansdyke constituency in Parliament from 1997 to 2010, has also lost the party whip in the House of Commons. Police are actively pursuing the investigation under Operation Bluestone, which specializes in cases of serious sexual assault and rape, and they emphasized the importance of allowing the process to unfold without public speculation, in order to support the victim effectively.
6 Comments
Loubianka
I think waiting for the police to finish their works is the best move.
Katchuka
Why didn't anyone say something sooner? Was this protected by a political cover-up?
Loubianka
The party's silence is deafening. They need to set an example for everyone who sees it.
Noir Black
It's encouraging that the investigation covers incidents from both the 2000s and the 2020s – thoroughness is key.
Marishka
I am hoping the victim is listened and supported.
Rotfront
This doesn't happen in a vacuum. Who else was involved, I wonder?