FORMER POWYS VICAR HAD OVER 300 INDECENT IMAGES OF CHILDREN
A former Powys vicar has admitted to possessing more than 300 indecent images of children.Robinson served as a priest in churches near Brecon after he was ordained in 1995 and served his whole ministry in the diocese of Swansea and Brecon.
Robinson was Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Llanfeugan with Llanthetty with Llansantffraed-juxta-Usk, and the Benefice of Llanfrynach and Cantref with Llanhamlach prior to his retirement in 2014.
Robinson admitted 13 cases of Possession/Making Category A images of children, 20 cases of Possession/Making Category B images of children, 196 cases of Possession/Making Category C images of children, and 327 cases of Possession/Making prohibited images of children.
He was sentenced to a 12-week custodial sentence, suspended for two-years.
Robinson is also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention order for two years.
The Church in Wales has said that when police brought their investigation to the attention of their Safeguarding Team in January 2024, Robinson’s Permission to Officiate was immediately withdrawn.
The church added that following the conclusion of the criminal proceedings, the matter will be referred to the Church in Wales Disciplinary Tribunal, who will consider further appropriate action.
