The Right Reverend Stephen Conway has resigned as Bishop of Lincoln while an investigation into a safeguarding complaint continues. The inquiry is understood to relate to an alleged sexual assault.
Bishop Conway remains under investigation following the complaint. The available information does not provide further details about the allegation, the circumstances surrounding it or the identity of the complainant.
His resignation comes while the safeguarding process is ongoing. No further information has been provided about the timing of the investigation or what steps may follow.
The investigation remains active, and no finding against Bishop Conway has been reported.
