ANTHONY PIERCE SENTENCED IN SWANSEA FOR CHILD ABUSE AT BRECON AND SWANSEA CHURCHES

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The 84-year-old former bishop of Swansea and Brecon has been sentenced to over four years in prison after admitting to multiple counts of indecent assault on a minor. The court proceedings took place at Swansea Crown Court, where Anthony Pierce pleaded guilty to five separate charges of indecent assault involving a boy under the age of 16.

These disturbing acts occurred during Pierce's tenure as a vicar in Swansea, several years prior to his appointment as the bishop of the Swansea and Brecon diocese in 1999. The victim, whose identity remains protected for legal reasons, was only 14 years old at the time of the abuse.

Prosecutor Dean Pulling emphasized that Pierce, as a trusted religious figure, was responsible for the care and guidance of the victim. The victim, who has since come forward in 2023, described feeling intense embarrassment and shame about the incidents. He also expressed fears about how his parents might react if the abuse were to become known.

It was revealed during the court hearing that an earlier allegation of sexual abuse by Pierce had been reported to senior church officials in 1993. However, police were not informed of this allegation until 2010, by which time the victim had tragically passed away. The court heard that Pierce denied any responsibility during police interviews, claiming he had no sexual attraction towards children.

Defense attorney Heath Edwards stated that Pierce
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