WA Nationals MP James Hayward has been charged with child sexual offences. Key points:
The charges relate to the alleged abuse of an eight-year-old girl
Mr Hayward is a former Nationals WA president and Nationals federal vice-president
He was elected to state Parliament in March
It is understood the charges relate to the alleged indecent assault of an eight-year-old girl earlier this year.
He has been charged with three counts of indecent dealings with a child, one count of procuring a child to do an indecent act and one count of persistent sexual conduct.
