21.02.2026 18:52
Stephen Conway, the Bishop of Lincoln in the Church of England, has been arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual assault against a man between 2018 and 2025. Conway was suspended from his duties and released on bail to await trial.
Bishop Stephen Conway in England has been arrested in connection with an investigation into allegations of sexual assault against a man.
THE ALLEGATIONS ARE VERY SERIOUS
Lincolnshire Police announced today that a 68-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into allegations that a man was sexually assaulted between 2018 and 2025.
STATEMENT FROM THE BISHOPRIC
It has emerged that Conway is the person mentioned in the police statement, who is responsible for churches and clergy in the east of Britain for the Church of England, and the Lincoln Diocese has released a statement regarding the developments on its website.
The statement noted that Conway has been suspended due to the complaint made to the Church of England, and that all necessary support is being provided to the victims.
HE WILL BE TRIED WITHOUT DETENTION
It was announced that Conway, who has been released to be tried without detention, will be replaced by Bishop Nicholas Chamberlain of Grantham, and it was stated that the church's relevant units are open to anyone who wishes to share what they know.
HE WAS APPOINTED IN 2023
Conway, who is among the clergy members of the House of Lords, was appointed to the Lincoln Diocese in 2023.