Police Investigate Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Allegation Against Katy Perry

Australian police officers have said they are looking into an allegation of sexual assault made by actor Ruby Rose against the singer Katy Perry.

On Sunday, the former Orange Is The New Black cast member responded to a social media post about the California Gurls singer, commenting on Threads: “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a shit what she thinks?”

Rose went on to accuse Perry of seeing her “‘resting’ on my best friend’s lap to avoid her”, claiming she then “bent down, pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomited on her”.

The Batwoman star claimed: “I told the story publicly but changed it to be a ‘funny little drunk story’ because I didn’t know how else to handle it.

“Later, she agreed to help me get my US visa. So I kept it a secret.”

A representative for Perry has already denied the accusation, insisting: “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.”

On Wednesday morning, The Guardian cited a spokesperson for Victoria Police, who said: “Melbourne sexual offences and child abuse investigation team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating [an alleged] historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010.

“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.”

Rose said on Tuesday that she was giving her followers one “last update” on the matter, which read: “As of this afternoon, I have finalised all of my reports. This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved.

“This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief. I can start the healing process now. And [temporarily] move forward.”

HuffPost UK has contacted Ruby Rose and Katy Perry’s teams for additional comment.

Back in 2010, the Australian press reported on a night out Katy Perry and Ruby Rose were both on, including a visit to the Spice Market nightclub.

Rose spoke out against Perry in 2017, around the release of her single Swish Swish, perceived by many as a “diss track” in response to Taylor Swift’s song Bad Blood.