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Victoria Police Investigate 2010 Assault Allegation Linked to Ruby Rose’s Claim Against Katy Perry

An active case signals the matter has moved from social media to law enforcement.

Overview

  • Victoria Police said Wednesday they are investigating an alleged 2010 sexual assault in Melbourne without naming anyone involved.
  • Ruby Rose, who went public over the weekend, said Monday she filed a report and claims she has photos and witnesses to the incident.
  • Katy Perry’s representatives told Variety the accusation is false and called it “dangerous and irresponsible,” pointing to Rose’s past public claims.
  • A former manager of Melbourne’s Spice Market nightclub told the Herald Sun he knew of no assault or vomiting that night and recalled no unusual incident.
  • A TMZ video released Wednesday shows Perry dropping in on a Melbourne prom on August 15, 2010 before a nightclub outing, focusing attention on the timeline as police continue their probe.