Deni Todorovic alleges they were sexually assaulted in Fitzroy

Melbourne activist and influencer Deni Todorovic says they were sexually assaulted on Smith St on Friday morning after a night out clubbing.

Deni Todorovic says they were sexually assaulted.

Melbourne activist, influencer and stylist Deni Todorovic has claimed they were allegedly sexually assaulted in Fitzroy on Friday morning after a night out clubbing.

Todorovic, who is non-binary, believes their drink was tampered with by persons unknown during what was supposed to be a carefree night out on Thursday with friends on Smith Street, leaving them vulnerable to attack some hours later as they made their way home after 4am on Friday.

Todorovic, 36, has no idea who their assailant was, saying the alleged assault happened in a laneway in the Smith Street area.

Todorovic confirmed they had spoken with Victoria Police, but had asked that the incident not be investigated.

“I have asked them to not (investigate) because what is the point?,” Todorovic said.

“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.

Deni Todorovic believes their drink was spiked. Picture: Monika Berry

“The police have been incredible, I cannot stress this enough, they have been incredible.”

Todorovic spent Friday at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and was discharged late that evening.

“All I wanted to do was get out of hospital, heal and grieve,” Todorovic said.

“I want to go to RMIT, make some shoes, create some content, fulfil my dream of becoming, if Australia will ever let me, the queer Oprah meets Rove meets Graham Norton.”

Todorovic remains committed to raising awareness about violence and abuse directed towards trans people and various communities on the streets of Melbourne.

They said they feel constantly unsafe as they go about their business.

“I feel unsafe every day, every single day, every minute of every day,” Todorovic said.

“Just ask my mother, when I wake up it is like: What do I wear today? Do I feel like getting bashed? Or do I want to be a normal person?

“When I walk into a venue, what toilet should I use?

“My biggest uncomfortability is public transport. I feel unsafe on the internet.

“I should not be fearing for my life. If I get on a tram, I am yelled at and called (names), if I am asking someone for directions, I am yelled at by a tradie in Barkly Square.”

Todorovic has been open about their mental health struggles and sought help after a series of unfortunate public dramas at Australian Fashion Week in May.

“I am finally repairing my life,” they said.

Victoria Police have been contacted for comment.