Elite school teacher charged with grooming

An English teacher at a prestigious grammar school has been charged over an alleged child grooming offence.

An English teacher at the prestigious Knox Grammar school in Sydney has been charged over an alleged child grooming offence.

Officers attached to Kuring Gai Police Area Command commenced an investigation into allegations a man groomed a child online.

Following inquiries, 27-year-old William Gulson was arrested in Wahroonga and taken to Hornsby Police Station on Friday.

Mr Gulson was charged with one count of procuring or grooming child under 16 for unlawful sexual activity.

William Gulson (L) has been charged over an alleged child grooming offence.

The man was refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Local Court on Saturday.

Knox Grammar Principal Scott James sent a letter to parents about the incident.

“When this was brought to our attention, the teacher concerned was immediately removed from the school and his employment was terminated,” Mr James wrote.

“We are only now able to write to you because the teacher has been charged, but we remain restricted in what we can say because of the ongoing investigation by police.

Knox Grammar Principal Scott James sent a letter to parents about the incident.

“Police have informed us that there is no other individual at risk and that there is no evidence that this behaviour extended beyond the online environment.

“We are informed that the alleged exchange occurred outside school hours and premises and did not involve any school IT equipment.”

“We will continue to provide timely and transparent communication on this matter, when possible without compromising the police and court processes.”

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

Originally published as Elite school teacher charged with grooming