New text messages have emerged in the sexual assault case involving students at Scots College in Sydney, according to a report from SMH.com.au. The development comes as pressure builds on the school's principal to step down, with some parents and community members calling for a leadership change.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported the existence of the messages on Monday, though the specific content of the texts was not detailed in the available reporting. The messages add a new layer to an already complex case that has drawn significant public attention.
Separately, Nine.com.au reported that additional arrests have been made in connection with the case, which involves teenage students at the private school accused of sexual assault. The new arrests suggest the investigation has widened beyond the initial group of suspects.
According to The Daily Telegraph, police have obtained CCTV footage that allegedly shows a gang sexual assault involving Scots College students. The footage is reported to be a key piece of evidence in the investigation.
The case has also sparked reactions beyond the legal proceedings. The Australian reported that the home of one accused student was egged, an apparent act of vigilante retaliation. Meanwhile, The Courier Mail noted that some Scots College parents have expressed anger over how the school has handled the situation, with one report describing parents as "disgusted" by the response.
The combination of new evidence, additional arrests, and community backlash has intensified scrutiny on the school's leadership. The calls for the principal's resignation reflect broader concerns about how the institution has managed the crisis since the allegations first became public.
What to watch next: Whether the school's governing body responds to the resignation calls and how the newly emerged text messages factor into the ongoing police investigation.
