Sydney private school students under investigation over alleged killing of a goanna in Singleton
Students at one of Sydney’s most prestigious private schools are under investigation by police after allegedly killing a goanna.
2GB host Ben Fordham received an anonymous tip-off that the animal had been tortured and killed by a group of students from The King’s School at an end-of-term camp.
The school confirmed the incident in a statement.
“There was an incident which occurred at The King’s School annual cadet camp towards the end of last term,” the statement read.
“We can confirm that a goanna was killed by senior students.”
The school said staff had reported the matter to police and to Defence.
“The school does not condone the behaviour of these students,” the statement read.
“It is inconsistent with the values and expectations of behaviour at King’s.
“As the incident is now in the hands of police, the school cannot comment any further.”
Police said an investigation was underway into the alleged unlawful killing on March 29 at Singleton in the Hunter region.
“Officers from The Hills Police Area Command have commenced an investigation following the unlawful killing of a goanna at Singleton,” a statement said.
“Police have been told the reptile was allegedly killed on the afternoon of Wednesday 29 March 2023 at a school camp.”
Anybody with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
