A Labour Party spokesman said Dan Norris "was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest.”AFP via Getty

Labour suspends MP Dan Norris after arrest – POLITICO

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Labour MP Dan Norris was suspended by the party after being arrested, a party spokesman said on Saturday.

While the party gave no details on the arrest, British media reported that Norris, 65, was detained on allegations that include suspicion of rape and child sex offenses.

“Dan Norris MP was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest,” a party spokesman said late Saturday, according to the BBC and other outlets. “We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing,” the spokesman said.