Victoria Police Launch Investigation into Ruby Rose's Historical Sexual Assault Allegation Against Katy Perry

 

Victoria Police have confirmed they are investigating a historical sexual assault allegation made by Australian actress Ruby Rose against American pop star Katy Perry.

The claim relates to an alleged incident at a licensed premises in Melbourne's Central Business District in 2010. Detectives from the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are handling the case, according to a police statement released on Wednesday.

"Melbourne sexual offences and child abuse investigation team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating an alleged historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010," the statement said. "Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD. As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."

The development follows public allegations made by Rose on social media over the weekend. The 40-year-old actress and model, known for roles in Orange Is the New Black and Batwoman, claimed in graphic detail that Perry assaulted her at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne when she was in her early twenties. Rose said she had previously referenced the incident publicly but altered the story at the time. She reportedly filed a formal police complaint in recent days.

A representative for Katy Perry, 41, strongly denied the allegations shortly after they surfaced. "The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies," the statement read. The rep added that Rose "has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named."

Perry has not issued a personal public comment beyond the representative's response, though some reports note she shared a subtle message to fans amid the claims.012dbb

The case is now in the hands of specialist detectives. No charges have been filed, and police have emphasized that the investigation is active but provided no further details on evidence or timelines due to its sensitive nature.

This story has drawn significant media attention both in Australia and internationally, reigniting discussions around historical allegations in the entertainment industry. Sexual assault claims from years ago can be complex to investigate due to the passage of time, but Victoria Police's SOCIT unit regularly handles such historical matters.