Labour MP Dan Norris Arrested for Rape, Child Offenses

Dan Norris, a Labour MP and West of England Mayor, was arrested on April 4, 2024, on multiple serious charges, including rape, child abduction, and misconduct in public office. The arrest followed a police raid at his constituency home, and he has since been suspended from the Labour Party. Labour MP Darren Jones expressed shock and sadness over the allegations, emphasizing the party's immediate suspension of Norris upon being informed of the situation. The investigation is being conducted by Operation Bluestone, with most alleged offenses occurring in the 2000s, although some rape allegations date back to the 2020s. Norris has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues, and the Labour Party has stated it cannot comment further during this sensitive period. The victim is being offered support as the police inquiry is ongoing.