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MP Dan Norris faces charges after rape investigation

7/2/2026

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Dan Norris Accused

Operation Bluestone, the dedicated rape and serious sexual assault team, began investigating in December 2024.
Police have submitted a file to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider charging independent MP Dan Norris.
The investigation alleges Norris raped three women, assaulted a fourth, and committed voyeurism and upskirting.
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin expressed sympathy for victims, urged survivor support, and declined comment.

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Dan Norris Suspended

The Labour Party suspended Dan Norris and withdrew the parliamentary whip after his 2025 and early-2026 arrests.
Avon and Somerset Police submitted evidence on sexual-offence allegations against former Labour MP Dan Norris to the Crown Prosecution Service.
After his arrest, Norris stepped down as chairman of animal-welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports.
Norris denies all allegations and is contesting them through his legal team.

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Dan Norris Accused

Operation Bluestone, the dedicated rape and serious sexual assault team, began investigating in December 2024.
Police have submitted a file to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider charging independent MP Dan Norris.
The investigation alleges Norris raped three women, assaulted a fourth, and committed voyeurism and upskirting.
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin expressed sympathy for victims, urged survivor support, and declined comment.

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