Lincoln Cathedral chancellor charged with indecent assault
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Rev Canon Dr Paul Overend "stepped away" from his post at the cathedral in April
The chancellor of Lincoln Cathedral has been charged with a historic indecent assault.
The Rev Canon Dr Paul Overend, of Vicars Court, Lincoln, is facing a charge brought by South Wales Police.
He is due before Cardiff Magistrates' Court on 4 December over an allegation he indecently assaulted a woman between April and July 1997.
Rev Overend "stepped away" from his post in April, and is one of several key cathedral figures currently absent.
A spokesperson for the cathedral said: "As this is a judicial process we are unable to comment on this matter. Our prayers are with all those affected by this news."
In April, the Dean of Lincoln Cathedral, the Very Rev Christine Wilson, took a leave of absence "for personal reasons".
The Bishop of Lincoln, Christopher Lowson, was suspended in May in relation to a safeguarding children inquiry.
In a statement at the time, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said he wanted to make it "absolutely clear" there was no allegation the bishop had committed abuse of a child or vulnerable adult.