Victoria Police Investigate Historical Assault Allegation by Ruby Rose Against Katy Perry

Victoria Police in Australia have confirmed an investigation into a historical sexual assault allegation made by actor Ruby Rose against singer Katy Perry. The alleged incident is reported to have occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne's central business district in 2010. Both parties have issued public statements, with Perry's representatives denying the allegations.

Police Investigation Status

"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 Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) is leading the investigation.
Police Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman stated she could not discuss specifics due to privacy protocols but confirmed an investigation was underway.
In the state of Victoria, there is no statute of limitations for reporting sexual offenses.

Allegations and Public Statements

Ruby Rose's Allegations

On April 12, 2024, Ruby Rose, 40, made allegations in social media comments on the platform Threads, which have since been deleted.
Rose wrote, "Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne." She stated she was in her early 20s at the time of the alleged incident.
In subsequent posts, Rose provided a more detailed description of the alleged event.
On April 15, Rose posted that she would contact police. On April 16, she stated she had "finalized all of my reports" with authorities and, following a standard police request, would no longer comment publicly on the matter. She described this as allowing her to "start the healing process now."
Rose stated she had previously shared the story publicly but characterized it as a "funny little drunk story" because she did not know how else to handle it at the time.
Rose also stated she kept the matter private partly because Perry had later written letters of recommendation that helped her secure a visa to come to the United States.

Katy Perry's Response

On April 13, a representative for Katy Perry, 41, issued a statement denying the allegations.
The statement called the allegations "categorically false" and "dangerous reckless lies."
The statement added, "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."
A representative for Perry declined to comment to news outlets regarding the police investigation itself.

Background and Context

Ruby Rose is an Australian actor known for roles in Orange Is the New Black, Batwoman, and John Wick: Chapter 2.
Katy Perry is an American pop singer.
Australian news outlets have reported that Perry and Rose were seen together at a Melbourne nightclub in August 2010.
Rose has stated she possesses photos from the time and that the alleged encounter was witnessed by others.
Rose has previously made allegations about working conditions on the set of Batwoman, which Warner Bros. Television described as "revisionist history."

Note: This report is based on official statements and public allegations. The investigation by Victoria Police is ongoing.