Victoria Police are investigating claims that American pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted Australian actor Ruby Rose at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. The investigation is being handled by the Melbourne sexual offences and child abuse investigation team (SOCIT).
Police confirmed the incident allegedly occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne's CBD, but declined to comment further as the investigation is ongoing. Rose made the allegations on social media earlier this week, stating that Perry assaulted her at Spice Market nightclub.
Perry has denied the allegations through a representative, calling them 'dangerous reckless lies' and noting Rose's history of making serious public allegations against various individuals that have been denied.
Rose claimed on social media that she had been planning to make a complaint to police and recently finalized her reports. She stated she can no longer comment publicly on the cases as per police request, adding that she can 'start the healing process now'.
