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Anthony Pierce: Former bishop jailed for historic child abuse

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Anthony Pierce , former bishop of Swansea and Brecon , jailed for four years and one month .

He had pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a male child under the age of 16 .

The abuse took place when Pierce was working as a vicar in Swansea , several years before he became bishop.

The victim said he felt an "overwhelming sense of embarrassment and shame that [he] allowed it to happen".

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