Katy Perry Investigated in Australia Following Ruby Rose Sexual Assault Allegations

Victoria Police have launched an investigation into allegations that U.S. Pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted Australian actress Ruby Rose in 2010. The investigation follows a formal police report filed by Rose regarding a historical incident.

Acting Sergeant Paul Hogan of the Victoria Police Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team confirmed the probe to The California Post. He stated that detectives are investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010 at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s Central Business District.

Details of the Allegations

Ruby Rose, 40, alleged in a social media post that the assault took place at the Spice Market nightclub, located in the center of Melbourne. The claims surfaced after Rose responded online to a clip of Katy Perry involving a Coachella performance by Justin Bieber.

On April 14, 2026, Rose posted an update on Threads stating she had finalized all of her reports. She noted that she had been requested by police to cease public discussion of the case.

As of this afternoon, I have finalized 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.

Ruby Rose

Rose described the police request as a standard request and expressed that the restriction provided her with emotional breathing room and the ability to begin a healing process.

Response from Katy Perry

A spokesperson for Katy Perry has strongly denied the allegations, describing the claims as categorically false and dangerous reckless lies.

The statement from Perry’s representative further claimed that Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, asserting that such claims have been repeatedly denied by those named.

Context and Background

The two figures previously appeared in the news together in August 2010, when they arrived unannounced at a Melbourne high school formal.

The current legal development comes amid other resurfaced reports regarding Perry’s behavior. A separate report from Page Six cited an interview in which Anna Kendrick claimed Perry was aggressive and touched her cleavage.

The investigation by Victorian detectives remains ongoing as they examine the reports regarding the 2010 incident at the Melbourne licensed premises.