US pop star Katy Perry is being investigated by Melbourne detectives after Australian actor Ruby Rose alleged she had been sexually assaulted by the singer more than a decade ago.
Victoria Police on Wednesday confirmed they were investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010.
Melbourne-born actor Ruby Rose made the accusation in a series of comments on social media platform Threads on Monday (US time), while replying to a post highlighting Perry’s response to Justin Bieber’s headlining Coachella set at the weekend.
Rose claimed: “Katy Perry sexual [sic] assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s— what she thinks.”
“Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD,” police said in a statement on Wednesday.
“As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”
In a social media post on Tuesday night, Rose confirmed she had reported the matter.
“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,” she wrote. “It’s going to look like I am ignoring everything from supportive messages, to other people’s experiences, but I’m not.
“This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief. I can start the healing process now. And temporary move forward. I love you all so much.”
In a statement shared with US media earlier this week, Perry’s representatives slammed the claims.
“The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false; they are dangerous, reckless lies,” Variety reported.
“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.”
Representatives for Perry have been contacted for comment.
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