Saturday, February 21, 2026

Bishop of Lincoln Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault

THE GUARDIAN: Church suspends Stephen Conway as police investigate claim man was sexually assaulted between 2018 and 2025

The bishop of Lincoln has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

Lincolnshire police confirmed that a 68-year-old man was arrested as part of an “ongoing investigation following an allegation that a man was sexually assaulted between 2018 and 2025”.

The Right Rev Stephen Conway has been released on conditional bail. » | PA Media | Saturday, February 21, 2026