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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Anne Davies NSW state correspondent

Gareth Ward in custody over sex offences as judge agrees NSW MP should be assessed for protection in prison

Gareth Ward surrounded by media outside the Darlinghurst court in Sydney.
Kiama MP Gareth Ward, 44, was found guilty in July of one count of sexual intercourse without consent and three indecent assault charges. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Disgraced New South Wales MP Gareth Ward has been remanded in custody to await sentencing after he was convicted last week for serious sex offences against two young men.

He will be sentenced on 19 September.

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