Two Men Deny Abuse Charges at Former Abergavenny Children’s Home

Two men have denied a series of historic child abuse charges relating to a former children’s home in Abergavenny.

On 1^st August Angus Riddell (69) and Robin Griffiths (65) appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court. Between them, they face 45 charges involving 16 alleged victims.

The offences are said to have taken place mainly at the Coed Glas Assessment Centre between the 1970s and 1990s.

Mr Riddell has been charged with 38 offences, including three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 16, and one count of attempting to indecently assault a girl under 16.

He has also been charged with 14 counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14 and 20 counts of assault, ill treatment, neglect or abandonment of a child or young person to cause unnecessary suffering or injury.

Mr Griffiths has been charged with seven counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14.

Both men have pleaded not guilty and have been released on bail until their trial, which is due to start on 18^th January 2027.

The case is one of a number of investigations into allegations of abuse in Wales over the past two years. We are currently representing more than 30 clients who suffered historic physical, emotional and sexual abuse at Ysgol Friars in Bangor and Canolfan Brynffynnon pupil referral unit in Felinheli.

Support for Survivors of Historic Abuse

At Andrew Grove & Co Solicitors, we specialise in helping survivors of historic sexual, physical and emotional abuse to claim compensation and seek justice.

Over the last 25 years we have:

·        Represented hundreds of abuse survivors across the UK

·        Successfully acted against local authorities, children’s homes and religious organisations

·        Fought cases involving abuse in schools, pupil referral units and other care settings

If you were abused at Coed Glas Assessment Centre or any other institution – or if you have information that could help – our experienced solicitors can support you through the legal process. 

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We understand how difficult it can be to take the first step but we are listening, and we can help.

Call Katherine Yates on 01223 367133

Email katherine@andrewgroveandco.com