Melbourne Influencer Deni Todorovi膷 Sexually Assaulted In Fitzroy
Image: Deni Todorovi膷 Instagram
Non-binary activist, author, and stylist Deni Todorovi膷 was allegedly sexually assaulted on July 14, after a night out with friends.
In an interview with The Herald Sun, Todorovi膷, 36, said that they were attacked just after 4 am, in a laneway of the Smith Street precinct in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Trigger Warning: This story discusses sexual assault, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or .
Believe Drink Was Spiked
According to Todorovi膷, they believe their drink was spiked.
They have contacted Victoria police but said, 鈥淚 have asked them to not (investigate) because what is the point? It happened on the street in a place that I have no desire to go back to and investigate.
“They are never going to find these people. I would just like to move on from this moment. It is not the first time it has happened to me, I am both a victim and a survivor.鈥�
Todorovi膷 added, 鈥淭he police have been incredible, I cannot stress this enough, they have been incredible.”
After being treated at Royal Melbourne Hospital they were sent home Friday night.
“All I wanted to do was get out of hospital, heal and grieve,” they said.
Todorovi膷: Venues Need To Do Better
In a post to Instagram, Todorovi膷 called on venues to do better.聽
They wrote, 鈥淲hat happened to me in the early hours of Friday morning, in the Smith Street precinct is not surprising to anyone in the Queer community. However, it has to stop.聽
鈥淒rink spiking is on the rise,” they stressed, calling on venues to do better.
鈥淣o space is perfect nor is it ever going to be 100% safe. Drink spiking occurs EVERYWHERE.聽
鈥淏ut LGBTQIA+ people should not be assaulted on their way home, after having had their drink spiked (plural).”聽
Todorovi膷 continued, “Do better Melbourne.鈥�
In a message to their attacker, Todorovi膷 said, 鈥淭o the douche bag that violated my body, you ruined my favourite 鈥楨mily In Paris鈥� Louboutins on their very first wear! 馃挃 Good thing they鈥檙e just a pair of shoes.鈥�
They added, 鈥淭rauma can be healed and Shoes are replaceable. LIVES however are not.鈥�
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