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. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

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.