Overview
- The Diocese of Lincoln says a safeguarding complaint was made to the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team and referred to statutory authorities.
- The Bishop of Grantham, Nicholas Chamberlain, will carry out diocesan functions during Stephen Conway’s suspension.
- Lincolnshire Police confirmed the arrest of a 68-year-old man identified in reports as Conway and said inquiries are ongoing.
- The diocese publicised support services for those affected and stated it will make no further comment while processes continue.
- Conway, installed as Bishop of Lincoln in 2023 and a member of the House of Lords since 2014, was previously named in the 2024 Makin Review over his handling of information about abuser John Smyth, and he has stepped down as Visitor to the Walsingham shrine.