Police issue update after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of serious sexual assault
Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault which some readers may find distressing.
Police in Australia have announced that a probe into the allegations made against Katy Perry by actress Ruby Rose is underway.
Rose announced she had 'finalised all of her reports' with authorities on Tuesday (14 April), days after she publicly accused the pop star of sexual assault.
Cops in Victoria have now confirmed that detectives are 'investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010'.
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Further details about the alleged incident which is said to have occurred at a bar in Melbourne less than two decades ago have been emerging since Rose first shared the claims online.
The former manager at the nightclub, Spice Market, spoke out about what he witnessed on the evening in question after the two stars arrived together back in August 2010.
According to Rose, once they were inside, Perry '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 ex-boss of the Spice Market said that although he noticed that Rose and the singer were both 'drunk', he was unaware of 'any alleged assault, or someone vomiting'.
Perry's team issued a statement vehemently denying Rose's claims on Monday (13 April), which said: "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."
Perry also shared a cryptic message to fans on her Instagram Story.
In wake of this response from the 'Dark Horse' hitmaker, Rose shared a series of posts on the social media site Threads to explain that she had been compelled to contact the police.
"Today I will be walking into a police station to see if any of my experiences can be investigated," she wrote. "I imagine they are past their statute of limitations, but all the more reason to try.
"I have a long list, it will probably take more out of me than I’m prepared for, but I will come back here to update others on the process, as soon as I am ready."
On Tuesday, the Batwoman actress shared what she said would be her 'last update' on the situation.
"As of this afternoon, I have finalised all of my reports," Rose said. "This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved.
"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."
On Wednesday (15 April), a spokesperson for Victoria Police then verified that an investigation into Rose's claims had begun.
Detectives from the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are handling the case, cops said.
Officials are 'investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010', the spokesperson told LADBible.
The short statement explained: "Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating a 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.
LADbible has contacted representatives for Rose and Perry for comment.
Katy Perry and Ruby Rose: a timeline
August 2009
While Perry embarks on the 'Hello Katy' tour in Australia, Rose interviews her for Australian broadcast news show The 7pm Project, rounding off the chat by saying 'the most exciting thing that's happened to me all week is that Katy Perry now follows me on Twitter'.
August 2010
On the night Rose alleges Perry assaulted her, the pair first crashed Melbourne High School's formal at the Grand Hyatt, with Perry singing along to her hit 'California Gurls', which had just been released.
June 2012
Rose is interviewed at the Australian premiere of Perry's concert documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me. She said: "I love Katy to bits and I was just with her at the hotel before.
"I get to see the real Katy and then I come and watch the film where everyone sees the real Katy."
May 2017
Rose, a friend of Taylor Swift, hits out at Perry's song 'Swish Swish', which many saw as taking aim at the 'Bad Blood' singer.
Rose tweets: "Purposeful poop" to "bomb a petit" to a sloppy mess of writing over the top of Funkagenda..stop trying to make 'Wit..I mean "fetch" happen."
This references Perry's mission statement to make 'purposeful pop', puns on her song 'Bon Appetit', and claims 'Swish Swish' samples dance act Funkagenda. 'Wit' is a reference to Perry's album Witness, with 'fetch', of course, being a Mean Girls reference.
She added: "I've always stood up for the people I love and against things I think are cheap or mean spirited. That's not new."
Two days later, Rose added: "Being mean doesn't suit me and leaves me feeling dirty.
"Get so triggered when I think bullies don't get held accountable and it makes me think I should say something.. but it's not [my] place
"I have always believed strongly that Karma exists and the truth always surfaces however I'm not god and I can't decide when or how that is."
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Topics: Celebrity, Celebrity News, Australia, Katy Perry
Olivia Burke