Concern for Justin Hemmes as alleged bikie is accused of chilling act outside his $100million Vaucluse mansion
Justin Hemmes has reportedly been targeted by a man claiming to be a biker who said the hospitality billionaire owed him money.
An ‘agitated’ Brendan Sean Cliff is said to have tried to enter Mr Hemmes’ $100 million home, known as The Hermitage, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs of Vaucluse in July.
Claiming to be a member of the Comanchero motorcycle gang, Cliff made a gun shape with his hand and demanded a meeting with the Merivale boss.
Police have issued non-violence arrest warrants (AVO) against Cliff, 48, to protect Mr Hemmes, 52, one of his associates and a neighborthe Sunday Telegraph reported.
Cliff was accused of stalking or intimidating Mr Hemmes’ neighbor Sally Roth and staff member Louise Hatton, who were at his home at the time of the incident.
Police will allege that Ms Hatton said Cliff looked ‘disturbed’ and was ‘going on a rampage’ when she saw him outside The Hermitage, a Grade II listed house.
She said Cliff was “aggressive and irritated” and said, “I need to talk to Justin.” I have some business to take care of with Justin,” the police documents said.
Mrs. Hatton reportedly told him, “Justin doesn’t live here.”
Justin Hemmes, 52, (pictured with his partner Madeline Holtznagel) was allegedly targeted by a man who claimed to be a motorcyclist and said he owed money to the hospitality billionaire
Cliff allegedly said he had ties to the Comanchero and that Mr. Hemmes owed him money.
He is accused of making the shape of a gun with his hand and pretending to shoot it.
Police allege Cliff approached Ms Roth, who lives in the property next door to Mr Hemmes, and asked her about the businessman.
Cliff was charged with two counts of stalking or intimidation with intent to put Ms Hatton and Ms Roth in fear of bodily harm.
Police took out three AVOs to protect Mr Hemmes, Ms Hatton and Ms Roth from Cliff, who is said to live in Kings Cross, a Sydney suburb 7km from Vaucluse.
He is prohibited from going within 500 meters of Mr Hemmes’ home or anywhere else where he works, or from contacting him in any way.
Ms Hatton and Ms Roth are protected by similar terms in AVOs taken against Cliff which affect them.
An ‘agitated’ Brendan Sean Cliff is said to have tried to enter Mr Hemmes’ $100 million home, known as The Hermitage, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs of Vaucluse in July.
Mr Hemmes’ business empire includes high-profile hospitality venues such as the Establishment, the Ivy and Hemmesphere.
Cliff, who was sent for a mental health assessment, is unemployed and receiving welfare payments, was refused bail and has not entered a plea to the charges.
He will appear at Downing Center Local Court on November 13.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Mr Hemmes for comment.