Bishop of Lincoln arrested on suspicion of sexual assault | UK news
Bishop of Lincoln arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
Lincolnshire police confirmed that a 68-year-old man was arrested as part of an “ongoing investigation following allegations that a man was sexually assaulted between 2018 and 2025”.
The Right Rev. Stephen Conway was released on conditional bail.
Earlier, the diocese of Lincoln confirmed that the bishop had been suspended from his duties. A statement said: “The bishop of Lincoln, the Right Rev Stephen Conway, has been suspended from ministry while the complaint to the national safeguarding team is responded to in accordance with the Code of Practice of the House of Bishops. This includes referral to the appropriate legal authorities.”
No details about the complaint were provided.
In the statement, the Bishop of Grantham, the Right Rev. Dr. It was stated that Nicholas Chamberlain would take over the duties of the bishop during his suspension.
The diocese added: “Support is available for those affected and there will be no further comment while the process continues. We understand this will be an extremely distressing time. The Diocesan safeguarding team is available to anyone who wishes to contact them.”
Conway was appointed bishop of Lincoln in 2023, after previously serving as bishop of Ramsbury and bishop of Ely. He has been a member of the House of Lords since 2014.
