Bishop of Liverpool denies wrongdoing after sexual assault and harassment claims

The Bishop of Liverpool, Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath, has denied allegations of sexual assault and harassment made against him, including accusations of kissing without consent and groping. He stated that the encounters in question took place in public settings with other people present, and he has consistently denied the allegations while cooperating with investigations by the National Safeguarding Team and the police. Despite maintaining his innocence, Bishop Perumbalath acknowledged the importance of addressing how his actions may be perceived by others and expressed a commitment to complying with any necessary investigations to ensure proper leadership in safeguarding.

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