Police have launched an investigation at one of Sydney’s most exclusive private schools after a student allegedly requested instructions on how to make a pipe bomb. The alarming messages were reportedly posted in a WhatsApp group chat on Sunday afternoon, involving a group of Year 7 students at SCEGGS in Darlinghurst.
Incident Details
According to the school, one student allegedly asked for instructions on how to construct the explosive device. 7NEWS understands that the girl allegedly told the group she had already acquired some ingredients to make the pipe bomb. The messages were reported to the school, prompting staff to immediately contact police due to the “extremely serious” nature of the content.
Police Response
Detectives attended the prestigious school and searched a locker as part of their investigation. Officers also spoke with a child on campus, while additional inquiries were carried out off campus. Police are investigating an alleged pipe bomb threat at the exclusive Sydney school.
Disciplinary Action
The school has already taken disciplinary action against some of the students involved in the incident. The police investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as they continue to probe the matter. The school has not released further details about the disciplinary measures taken.
