A Church of England bishop resigned on Thursday after what he called a "trial by media" over allegations of sexual assault which he has denied, but which have deepened a crisis at the mother church of the Anglican Communion.

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 that toppled its former leader.

The Bishop of Liverpool’s resignation is the latest development in what has been a tumultuous time for the Church of England. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at how events have unfolded in recent months.