General · 21 February 2026
Bishop of Lincoln Stephen Conway Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault
The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, the Bishop of Lincoln, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault as part of a police inquiry into alleged offences dating from 2018 to 2025. The 68-year-old Church of England bishop was released on bail, and the Diocese of Lincoln has suspended him from his duties pending the ongoing investigation. During his suspension, duties will be undertaken by the Bishop of Grantham. No further details have been released while inquiries continue.
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