A FORMER Bishop from Swansea has been jailed after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offences.
84-year-old Anthony Pierce, from Swansea Vale, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16 at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, 7th February.
He was sentenced on 12th March to four years and one month in prison. Upon release, he will be made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He will be on the sex offenders register for life.
Detective Inspector Sharon Gill-Lewis said: “I commend the bravery of the victim in reporting Anthony Pierce’s actions. This was instrumental in helping bring him to justice.
“I would also like to pay tribute to Detective Constable Sioned Davies, whose work during this investigation was so important in bringing Anthony Pierce’s offending to light.
“South Wales Police takes all reports of sexual assault seriously and urges victims to come forward to report it – regardless of when it happened – safe in the knowledge that they will be treated with respect and dignity and that their allegation will be fully investigated.”
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