Anthony Pierce, who was bishop of Swansea and Brecon for almost a decade, was described by the judge as a “groomer” and someone who had “abused the trust that had been placed in him.” ...

He will be on the sex offenders register for life. Pierce, who was bishop of Swansea and Brecon between 1999 and 2008, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16.

It only came to light after the former bishop of Swansea and Brecon admitted five counts of indecent assault on a child in another case. The Church in Wales said an independent review had begun ...

Pierce subsequently went on become one of the most senior clerics in Wales - the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. The church also confirmed that an independent investigation was underway into its ...