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Police investigating a 66-year-old on suspicion of multiple sexual offences have submitted a file to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to consider charges.<\/b><\/p>\n

Dan Norris, MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, faces allegations of rape against three women, sexual assault against a fourth woman, voyeurism and upskirting. <\/p>\n

The former West of England mayor was first arrested in April 2025. All the offences are alleged to have occurred between the 2000s and 2020s.<\/p>\n

Norris, who the BBC has approached for comment, previously said: “I vigorously and entirely deny the serious allegations made against me. They are untrue.”<\/p>\n

“I am challenging them through my legal representatives,” he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Avon and Somerset Police has not named the man at the centre of the investigation, which began in December 2024.<\/p>\n

It is being led by officers from Operation Bluestone, its dedicated rape and serious sexual assault investigation team.<\/p>\n

“As a result of our enquiries, a file has been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider a charging decision,” the force said.<\/p>\n

“We’ve updated the victims about this significant development, and we’ll continue to make sure they have access to any help or support they need.<\/p>\n

“We’d respectfully ask people not to speculate on the circumstances so the investigation can continue unhindered.”<\/p>\n

The Labour Party said it “immediately suspended” Norris after being made aware of his arrest.<\/p>\n

The suspension means Norris has also had the party whip suspended, meaning he is not able to sit as a Labour MP in the Commons.<\/p>\n

Despite his suspension, Norris has refused to step down from his position as an MP.<\/p>\n

He is now sitting as an independent but has not attended the House of Commons since his arrest. He is still able to vote by proxy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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