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

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 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

John Perumbalath, bishop of the English city of Liverpool, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman and harassing another, Channel 4 reported on Tuesday, in the latest scandal to hit the Church of England in recent months.

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.

Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath has "consistently denied" the allegations and has complied with all investigations conducted by the National Safeguarding Team (NST).

The Bishop of Liverpool has announced his retirement after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

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.