Police are appealing for victims and survivors to come forward after the conviction of a former Bishop for multiple child sexual offences that took place during the 1980s.
South Wales Police confirmed on 7 May that three people have "taken the first step in coming forward" since 84-year-old Anthony Pierce was jailed.
Pierce pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16 at Swansea Crown Court in February 2025.
The offences took place whilst he was working as a parish priest at Holy Cross Church in West Cross. Pierce christened his victim as a child, before going on to abuse him years later.
He was sentenced to four years and one month in prison and upon release will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and placed on the sex offenders register for life.
Since the sentencing, South Wales Police confirmed they received three further reports of offences dating back to the 1970s and 80s, which are currently under investigation.
In a statement, 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."