Carey student at centre of alleged weekend assault scandal refuses to give police statement

The teen bashed after a Carey pal allegedly used the “N” word to people of colour has hindered investigations by refusing to give a police statement.

Carey Baptist Grammar students were recently caught up in the alleged weekend incident. (AAP Image/David Crosling)

A teen bashed amid claims one of his friends racially taunted people of colour outside a Kew party has refused to make a statement to police.

The Ashburton student, 16, was outside a party, being hosted by a fellow Carey Grammar student, when the drama unfolded.

It was claimed that the victim was with a person who referred to two people of colour using the racially charged “N” word. They retaliated and the student was hospitalised with facial injuries.

Last week police put out a call via Crime Stoppers for information about the assault in High Street, Kew, near Victoria Park, on Saturday May 8 at 7.10pm. The two people involved in the assault are yet to be identified.

Victoria Police has confirmed to the Herald Sun that the investigation had hit a roadblock.

“The victim has decided not to make a statement to police for further investigation of this matter,” Police said.

The Kew co-ed school became embroiled in the fallout after the school was contacted about the incident and a letter to principal Jonathan Walter was sent to the Herald Sun.

Last week Carey said the victim, based on its investigations, did not use the slur.

But Mr Walter said the school “is aware of an incident which occurred when students were travelling to a private party over the weekend, when one of the students used inappropriate and racist language toward another young person”.

“This type of language and behaviour is not tolerated by Carey which has a proud history of welcoming diversity in enrolment and promoting an environment of inclusivity and acceptance.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au