Victoria Police have officially launched an investigation into a historical sexual assault allegation reportedly involving Australian actress Ruby Rose and American pop star Katy Perry, following claims connected to an alleged incident in Melbourne dating back to 2010.
The development marks the formal involvement of law enforcement after the allegation surfaced publicly on social media, sparking widespread attention across entertainment and news platforms.
The allegation first came to public attention when Ruby Rose reportedly made a series of social media posts accusing Katy Perry of sexual assault tied to an incident said to have occurred in Melbourne in 2010. Rose claimed the incident happened at a nightclub in the city when she was in her early twenties.
In her posts, she also suggested that the experience had remained with her for years before she eventually chose to speak publicly about it. The claims quickly gained traction online, prompting intense public debate and media scrutiny.
Katy Perry has strongly denied the allegations through her representatives, describing them as “categorically false” and rejecting the claims in full. Her team has maintained that the accusations are untrue, while Perry herself has not issued a detailed personal statement addressing the specifics of the allegation.
On Wednesday, Victoria Police confirmed that detectives are now examining a report of a “historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010.” Authorities stated that the matter is being handled by specialist investigators and is currently in the early stages.
Police have not released further details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
At this stage, no charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing. Both parties are maintaining opposing positions, with Rose standing by her account and Perry firmly denying the allegations.