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Bishop of Liverpool quits after sexual assault and harassment allegations - Rt Rev John Perumbalath denies groping woman and kissing her without consent as well as sexually harassing another woman

A British bishop has announced his retirement days after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment. Channel 4 News reported on Tuesday that John Perumbalath, the Bishop of Liverpool, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman and harassing a fellow bishop.

The move comes after Channel 4 News reported that the senior bishop has been accused of sexual misconduct by two women, including another bishop. | ITV News Granada

THE ARCHBISHOP of Liverpool has stepped down after allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath confirmed today he will be resigning from his role. The Bishop of

The bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, has denied a set of sexual assault allegations by two different women including a fellow church leader, according to multiple reports.

The Bishop of Liverpool has been asked to "step aside" by senior clergy in his diocese who say that his position is "currently untenable" after Channel 4 News broadcast allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment earlier this week.

Senior members of the Diocese of Liverpool have called the Bishop of Liverpool's position "untenable" after a number of allegations were brought against him. | ITV News Granada

Rt Rev John Perumbalath still in post despite allegations of sexual misconduct – one from unnamed female bishop