Bishop Perumbalath, who was enthroned as Bishop of Liverpool in 2023, previously said he had "consistently denied the allegations made against me by both complainants". In accordance with church convention, the bishop offered his resignation to the King, who then accepted, allowing him to retire from the role.

The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned following allegations of sexual assault and harassment, heaping more pressure on the Church of England as it seeks to move past the fallout from a separate scandal

Rt Rev John Perumbalath denies groping woman and kissing her without consent as well as sexually harassing another woman