Summary
Bishop Stephen Conway of Lincoln has been arrested by Lincolnshire Police on suspicion of sexual assault. The Church of England has suspended him from his duties while the investigation continues. The Diocese of Lincoln has appointed the Bishop of Grantham to oversee duties during Conway's suspension.
Key Facts
- Bishop Stephen Conway has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
- The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation by Lincolnshire Police related to allegations from between 2018 and 2025.
- Bishop Conway has been suspended from ministry by the Church of England.
- He has been released on conditional bail.
- The Diocese of Lincoln confirmed that Dr. Nicholas Chamberlain, the Bishop of Grantham, will take over responsibilities during the suspension.
- Support is being offered to those affected by the situation.
- Bishop Conway was formally installed as the Bishop of Lincoln in November 2023.
- Conway is also a member of the House of Lords in the UK.
