Police investigating a former Labour MP over allegations of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting have passed a file of evidence to prosecutors to consider charges.
Independent MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, Dan Norris, faces multiple allegations of sexual offences after first being arrested last year and re-arrested earlier this year.
The 66-year-old was suspended by the Labour Party and had the whip removed in the House of Commons.
Avon and Somerset Police began investigating a man in his 60s in December 2024.
“We have been carrying out an investigation into allegations of sexual offences which led to the arrest of a man in his 60s,” a force spokesman said.
“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 allegations being investigated relate to rape against three women, sexual assault against a fourth woman, as well as voyeurism and upskirting against a number of women. All offences are alleged to have occurred between the 2000s and 2020s.
“As a result of our inquiries, a file has been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider a charging decision.
“We have updated the victims about this significant development, and we will continue to make sure they have access to any help or support they need.
“We would respectfully ask people not to speculate on the circumstances so the investigation can continue unhindered.”
The man, whom police have not named, remains on conditional bail.
In a statement issued in February, the MP said: “I vigorously and entirely deny the serious allegations made against me.
“They are untrue. I am challenging them through my legal representatives.”
Norris was elected as MP for North East Somerset and Hanham at the 2024 general election, beating well-known Conservative former cabinet minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg.
He also served as the directly elected mayor of the West of England from 2021 to 2025, stepping down following his election to Parliament.
Norris had previously been in Parliament from 1997 to 2010 representing the seat of Wansdyke, which covers much of the seat he now serves.
He served as a junior minister under Gordon Brown and was an assistant whip under Tony Blair.
After his arrest, he stepped down as chairman of the animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports.
