Victoria Police have confirmed they are investigating allegations that pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted Australian actor Ruby Rose at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. The investigation is being conducted by the Melbourne sexual offences and child abuse investigation team.
The allegations emerged after Rose posted on social media that Perry had assaulted her at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne’s CBD. In her post, Rose said: “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a shit what she thinks.”
Perry has strongly denied the claims. A representative for the singer said: “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. Ms 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.”
Rose later stated on social media that she had finalised her reports to police and would no longer comment publicly on the matter. “This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief. I can start the healing process now,” she wrote.
It was reported that Perry and Rose went out in Melbourne on the night of 6 August 2010, including to Spice Market, where Perry reportedly “crashed” a high school formal at the Grand Hyatt hotel. Police have not confirmed any further details as the investigation remains ongoing.
