- The Bishop of Lincoln, Stephen Conway, has resigned following his suspension and arrest earlier this year on suspicion of sexual assault.
- Police arrested the 68-year-old in February regarding an allegation of a sexual assault occurring between 2018 and 2025, releasing him on conditional bail.
- The Church of England confirmed that a safeguarding complaint concerning Conway had been referred to the relevant authorities.
- Conway was previously criticised in an independent review into the Church of England's handling of prolific abuser John Smyth.
- The Bishop of Grantham, the Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Chamberlain, will continue as Acting Bishop of Lincoln until a successor is appointed.
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