Dan Norris, a former Labour minister and now an independent MP, has been rearrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting, it is understood.
Labour suspended Norris, 66, who defeated Jacob Rees-Mogg at the last election, last year after his original arrest.
Avon and Somerset police began investigating a man in his 60s in December 2024. He was initially arrested in April 2025 on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl, rape, child abduction and misconduct in public office.
The man has now been further arrested on suspicion of raping a woman, sexually assaulting another woman, and voyeurism and upskirting against a number of women.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We are no longer actively investigating any sexual offences against children, but the original rape and misconduct in a public office investigation is continuing.
“All offences are alleged to have occurred between the 2000s and 2020s.
“Investigations into sexual offences are sensitive and complex and as a result it can take a significant amount of time for inquiries to be completed. We are keeping victims updated on any developments and we will continue to give access to any support they may need.”
The man, who police have not named, remains on conditional bail.
Norris defeated Rees-Mogg to become the MP for North East Somerset and Hanham at the 2024 general election. He was also the directly elected mayor of the West of England from 2021 to 2025, but stepped down after 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 was a junior minister under Gordon Brown and an assistant whip under Tony Blair. After his arrest he stepped down as chair of the animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports.
