The four students aged between 9 and 17 years who allegedly raped a 12-year-old boy in Vatukoula have been charged with a count each of rape.

They will be produced in the Tavua Magistrates Court.

The four are a 9-year-old, two 16-year-old and a 17-year-old and they allegedly committed the offence on Sunday.

The victim sustained injuries as a result of the alleged rape.

All four were brought in for questioning at the Vatukoula Police Station in the presence of their parents.