A member of parliament from the ruling Labour Party, Dan Norris, representing North East Somerset and Hanham, was taken into custody on accusations of sexual assault and child abuse. Norris, who also served as a former minister, was raided by the police at his home. Following the raid, he was released on conditional bail but has been suspended from his party. According to The Guardian newspaper, the MP, who held office from 1997 to 2010 as the Wansdyke representative, had been elected as the Mayor of the West of England Metro in 2021. In addition to being a teacher, Norris had also worked as a child protection officer.

The Avon and Somerset Police stated that a man in his sixties was apprehended on suspicion of sexual offenses against a girl, sexual assault, child abduction, and misconduct in public office last Friday. The police released Norris on conditional bail to allow the investigation to proceed unhindered. They emphasized the sensitivity and ongoing nature of the investigation, urging the public not to speculate on the matter. Police reported that a significant portion of the alleged crimes had taken place in the early 2000s.

In December 2024, another police force had referred to them an unsolved case of child sexual abuse, alleging that most of the crimes dated back to the 2000s. The police also mentioned investigating a case of sexual assault believed to have occurred in the 2020s, ensuring that the victim was provided with the necessary assistance and support during the process.

The Labour Party issued a statement regarding the incident, confirming that Dan Norris had been immediately suspended from the party upon being informed of his arrest. They refrained from making further comments pending the conclusion of the police investigation.