NSW MP Gareth Ward charged over historical sexual abuse allegations
by Tamsin Rose from World news | The Guardian on (#5XC16)
Member for Kiama charged with sexual offences against a man and a 17-year-old boy
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has demanded the resignation of independent New South Wales MP Gareth Ward after he was charged by police over allegations of sexual abuse of a man and a 17-year-old boy.
Police confirmed the member for Kiama had on Tuesday been charged with three counts of assault with acts of indecency, and one count each of common assault and sexual intercourse without consent.
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