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Former Swansea and Brecon bishop admits indecent assault on child

A former bishop, Anthony Pierce, admitted to five counts of indecent assault on a boy under 16 at Swansea Crown Court.
The abuse occurred between 1985 and 1990 while Pierce was a parish priest in West Cross, Swansea.
The Church in Wales acknowledged the victim's bravery in coming forward and expressed sympathy for the abuse suffered.
Pierce is scheduled for sentencing on March 7, and further action will be considered by the Church in Wales after the criminal case concludes.

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Birmingham Mail

Bishop faces jail after confessing to 'shocking' historic sex attacks on boy

Anthony Pierce has admitted five counts of indecent assault

15 days ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Wales Online

Former senior Welsh bishop admits sexually abusing boy

The Church in Wales said it was 'appalled' at the offences which had been revealed, 'and expresses its deepest sympathy with the victim for the abuse they have suffered'

15 days ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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Global Upfront Newspapers

Former Senior Welsh Bishop Admits Sexually Abusing Boy-child, To Be Sentenced March 7 - Global Upfront Newspapers

By Grâçia Ada Obi A former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon has admitted multiple counts of sexually abusing a child. Anthony Pierce carried out the abuse in the 1980s when he was a parish priest in the West Cross area of Swansea. Pierce, who held the post of bishop between...

14 days ago

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