THE Bishop of Lincoln, the Right Reverend Stephen Conway, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
confirmed the arrest of a 68-year-old man in an “ongoing investigation following an allegation that a man was sexually assaulted between 2018 and 2025.”
The Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Revd Stephen ConwayCredit: Not known clear with picture desk
Police have since released the bishop on conditional bail.
The Bishop has been suspended from his duties, the Diocese of Lincoln confirmed.
It previously said: “The Bishop of Lincoln, the Right Rev Stephen Conway, has been suspended from ministry while a complaint made to the National Safeguarding Team is responded to according to House of Bishops Code of Practice.
“This includes referral to the appropriate statutory authorities.”
No further details of the complaint have been given.
Conway’s duties will be taken on by the Right Rev Dr Nicholas Chamberlain it added.
The Diocese added: “Support is in place for those affected and there will be no further comment while the process is ongoing.
“We understand that this will be a deeply unsettling time. The Diocesan Safeguarding Team is available for anyone who wishes to contact them.”
Conway took on the role in 2023 having previously served as the Bishop of Ramsbury and as the Bishop of Ely.
Bishop of Ely, Stephen ConwayCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk 
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