Teacher charged after allegedly trying to run over students

A teacher has been charged after allegedly using his car to try and run over students in Sydney's southwest.

Police allege the students were playing basketball at a school in Cabramatta at 3.20pm yesterday, when they had to duck out of the way to avoid being hit by the car.

Investigators attended the 30-year-old man's home in Casula and placed him under arrest.

He has been charged with take action that results in emotional/intellectual damage and intimidation.

"Support has been offered to the students involved in the incident," a spokesman from NSW Education told 9News.

"It is not appropriate to comment further on a police matter."

The teacher was granted conditional bail and is due to appear at Liverpool Local Court next Thursday.