UNITED KINGDOM
Gloucestershire Echo
The Bishop of Gloucester Michael Perham will not face any charges relating to historical child sex abuse allegations.
The Bishop ‘stepped back’ from his duties earlier this year when the matter was being investigated by the Metropolitan Police.
But now the police say he will face no further action.
Speaking for Church House in Westminster, the Bishop of Durham the Right Reverend Paul Butler, lead bishop on safeguarding for the Church said: “We can confirm that we have been notified by the Metropolitan Police that following inquiries they are to take no further action regarding the allegations made against the Rt Revd. Michael Perham, Bishop of Gloucester.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that no action will be taken against a 66-year old man who was interviewd in Gloucestershire on Tuesday August 5.
Bishop Michael said: “It was right that the allegations should be fully investigated and I am gratified that the police have completed the investigation and concluded that there are no grounds for further action to be taken
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