Three pupils of one of Sydney’s most expensive schools are set to face court accused of an alleyway sexual assault against a girl of just 14.
NSW Police have charged two 14-year-old boys and one aged 13 over an alleged incident three weeks ago in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
All three boys attend The Scots College, one of Sydney’s oldest boarding schools, which charges more than $50,000 a year for tuition.
It is alleged a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in an alleyway on the evening of Wednesday, July 22.
Police say “extensive inquiries” led to searches of several homes in the suburbs and the arrests of the three boys.
Officers also seized electronic devices, two replica firearms, three laser pointers and a number plate from one of the homes – all believed to have been stolen.
The trio were all taken to Surry Hills police station and are due to appear at children’s court on Tuesday, August 25.
Two of the boys, aged 14 and 13, were charged with aggravated sexual assault in company of others and two counts of aggravated sexual touching of another person.
The other 14-year-old was charged with aggravated sexual assault and a single count of aggravated sexual touching of another person.
In a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, the college confirmed it had been made aware of the allegations against the pupils.
“The Scots College is aware that three students are under investigation by the NSW Police force in relation to an alleged incident that occurred outside school hours,” a statement reads.
“The College became aware of further information through a media release issued by police this afternoon.
“The College takes this matter seriously and has cooperated, and will continue to cooperate, with police as required.
“We believe it is important that the police investigation is allowed to take its course and it would not be appropriate for the college to comment further on the matter.”