South Wales Police is appealing for further victim-survivors to come forward following the conviction of former bishop Anthony Pierce for multiple child sex offences.
The 84 year old, from Swansea Vale, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16 at Swansea Crown Court in February 2025.
Pierce, the former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, was sentenced to four years and one month in prison. Following his release, he will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will remain on the sex offenders register for life.
Since his sentencing, South Wales Police said it has received three further reports relating to alleged offences dating back to the 1970s and 1980s, which are now under investigation.
Detective Inspector Tom Richardson, of Swansea CID, said:
“We know how difficult it must be for anyone to have suffered abuse in the past to come forward now. It was the bravery of the victim who reported Pierce’s actions which was instrumental in bringing him to justice.
“Since the conviction and sentencing of Pierce we have received reports from three people who have taken that first step in coming forward.
“We believe that there may be others who have been subject to Pierce’s crimes and we want to provide reassurance that any reports will be fully investigated and dealt with sensitively and with compassion.
“We recognise that coming forward can be daunting but would encourage victim-survivors to speak with us so they can get the support and help they deserve.”
Anyone with information or who wishes to report offences is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 quoting occurrence number 2600140999.
