Justin Hemmes has allegedly been attacked by a man claiming to be a cyclist and said the hospitality billionaire owed him money.
An “agitated” Brendan Sean Cliff allegedly attempted to break into Hemmes’ $100 million mansion, known as The Hermitage, in Vaucluse, Sydney’s eastern suburbs, in July.
Cliff allegedly claimed to be a member of the Comanchero motorcycle gang, made a gun shape with his hand and demanded a meeting with Merivale’s boss.
Police issued arrest warrants (AVOs) against Cliff, 48, to protect Mr Hemmes, 52, one of his staff and a neighbour.he Sunday Telegraph reported.
Cliff was accused of stalking or intimidating Mr Hemmes’ neighbor Sally Roth and staff member Louise Hatton, who was at his home at the time of the incident.
Police will allege that Ms Hatton said Cliff appeared “unhinged” and was “ranting” when she saw him outside The Hermitage, a heritage-listed house.
She said Cliff was “aggressive and agitated” and said, “I need to talk to Justin.” I have some things to resolve with Justin,’ the police documents said.
Mrs Hatton reportedly told him that: “Justin doesn’t live here.”
Justin Hemmes, 52, (pictured with partner Madeline Holtznagel) was allegedly attacked by a man claiming to be a cyclist and saying the hospitality billionaire owed him money.
Cliff allegedly said he was related to the Comanchero and that Hemmes owed him money.
He is accused of making the shape of a gun with his hand and pretending to fire it.
Police will allege that Cliff approached Mrs Roth, who lives in the property next to Mr Hemmes, and asked her about the businessman.
Cliff was charged with two counts of stalking or intimidating with intent to cause fear of physical harm to Ms. Hatton and Ms. Roth.
Police brought out three AVOs to protect Hemmes, Hatton and Roth from Cliff, who reportedly lives in Kings Cross, an inner Sydney suburb 7km from Vaucluse.
You are prohibited from coming within 500 meters of Mr Hemmes’ home or any place where he works, or contacting him in any way.
Ms Hatton and Ms Roth are protected by similar terms in the AVOs against Cliff which relate to them.
An “agitated” Brendan Sean Cliff allegedly attempted to break into Hemmes’ $100 million mansion, known as The Hermitage, in Vaucluse, Sydney’s eastern suburbs, in July.
Mr. Hemmes’ business empire includes high-profile hotel venues such as the Establishment, the Ivy and the Hemmesphere.
Cliff, who was sent for a mental health evaluation, is unemployed and receiving welfare payments, was denied bail and has not pleaded guilty to the charges.
He is due to appear at Downing Center Local Court on November 13.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Mr Hemmes for comment.
