Retired priest admits making indecent images of child
Andrew Robinson admitted to four charges of making indecent images of a child at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on Tuesday
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A retired Church in Wales priest has pleaded guilty to possessing and making indecent images of children.
76-year-old Andrew Robinson admitted four charges at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Robinson was ordained in 1995 and served in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon before retiring in 2014.
He received a 12-week suspended sentence for two years and was issued a two-year Sexual Harm Prevention order.
Robinson admitted to 13 counts of possessing/making category A images, 20 counts of category B images, 196 counts of category C images, and 327 counts of possessing/making prohibited images of children.
Despite retiring in 2014, he was allowed to practice his duties as part of the Church's permission to officiate process until his license was revoked in January 2024.
The Church in Wales said it strongly condemned the "abhorrent offences" and offered prayers for the victims.
A spokesperson said: "There is no place for any form of abuse in the Church in Wales."
The Church also expressed gratitude to the police and safeguarding team for their efforts and has referred Robinson's case to its disciplinary tribunal for further action.
The organisation stated it prioritised the protection of children and vulnerable people by regularly reviewing safeguarding procedures and offering training.
It encouraged anyone with concerns to contact its team via the Church's website.