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| Bishop of Lincoln Christopher Lowson suspended from office | Bishop of Lincoln Christopher Lowson suspended from office |
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| The Bishop of Lincoln, Christopher Lowson, has been suspended. | The Bishop of Lincoln, Christopher Lowson, has been suspended. |
| The Archbishop of Canterbury acted saying it was in relation to a safeguarding children inquiry. | The Archbishop of Canterbury acted saying it was in relation to a safeguarding children inquiry. |
| Justin Welby added that "if proven" he would consider the bishop "would present a significant risk of harm by not adequately safeguarding children and vulnerable people". | Justin Welby added that "if proven" he would consider the bishop "would present a significant risk of harm by not adequately safeguarding children and vulnerable people". |
| Bishop Lowson said he was "bewildered" by the suspension and would cooperate fully. | Bishop Lowson said he was "bewildered" by the suspension and would cooperate fully. |
| In a statement, the archbishop continued: "I would like to make it absolutely clear that there has been no allegation that Bishop Christopher has committed abuse of a child or vulnerable adult." | In a statement, the archbishop continued: "I would like to make it absolutely clear that there has been no allegation that Bishop Christopher has committed abuse of a child or vulnerable adult." |
| 'Swift conclusion' | 'Swift conclusion' |
| Bishop Lowson said: "I am bewildered by the suspension and will fully cooperate in this matter. | Bishop Lowson said: "I am bewildered by the suspension and will fully cooperate in this matter. |
| "For the sake of the diocese and the wider Church I would like this to be investigated as quickly as possible to bring the matter to a swift conclusion." | "For the sake of the diocese and the wider Church I would like this to be investigated as quickly as possible to bring the matter to a swift conclusion." |
| The Bishop of Grimsby, David Court, will now take on the leadership of the diocese. | The Bishop of Grimsby, David Court, will now take on the leadership of the diocese. |
| "It should be noted that suspension is a neutral act and nothing further can be said at this stage while matters are investigated," the archbishop added. | "It should be noted that suspension is a neutral act and nothing further can be said at this stage while matters are investigated," the archbishop added. |
| As part of Operation Redstone, Lincolnshire Police has been investigating historic sex abuse cases. | |
| A spokesperson for the force said: "The investigation is continuing into wider safeguarding issues and management decisions within the diocese." | |
| The Diocese of Lincoln covers Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North-East Lincolnshire, making it the largest diocese in England by area. | |
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