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 Bishop of Liverpool has announced his retirement after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he did not want to be a "distraction" after claims made by two women were outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation.

The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment.One woman accused the Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath of kissing her without consent and groping her, and another woman accused him of sexual harassment,

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.

A senior Church of England bishop accused of groping and sexually harassing women is facing calls to resign. One woman claimed John Perumbalath, the Bishop of Liverpool, forcefully kissed her, touched her breasts,

A group of church leaders have said the Bishop of Liverpool's position is "currently untenable" and he should "step aside" after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath has denied the allegations made by two women outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation.

The Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath has denied any wrongdoing after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him in a Channel 4 News report

A group of church leaders have said they want an investigation into an allegation of misconduct against the Bishop of Liverpool to be reopened, believing the matter was "not fully investigated". The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath has denied allegations of assault,