Concern for Justin Hemmes as alleged bikie is accused of chilling act outside his $100million Vaucluse mansion

By PADRAIG COLLINS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

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Justin Hemmes has allegedly been targeted by a man claiming to be a bikie who said the hospitality billionaire owed him money. 

An ‘agitated’ Brendan Sean Cliff allegedly tried to get into Mr Hemmes’ $100million mansion, known as The Hermitage, in Vaucluse, in Sydney‘s eastern suburbs, in July.

Cliff allegedly claimed to be a member of the Comanchero motorcyle gang, made a gun shape with his hand and demanded a meeting with the Merivale boss. 

The police took out apprehended violence orders (AVO) against Cliff, 48, to protect Mr Hemmes, 52, one of his staff and a neighbour, the Sunday Telegraph reported.

Cliff was charged with stalking or intimidating Mr Hemmes’ neighbour Sally Roth and the employee, who was at his home at the time of the incident.

Daily Mail Australia does not suggest Mr Hemmes owes money or that he has any asssociation with bikies. 

Police will allege a witness described Cliff as looking ‘deranged’ and that he was ‘ranting’ outside the heritage listed home.

Cliff allegedly asked to speak to ‘Justin’ and claimed to be part of the Comanchero, police documents said.

Justin Hemmes, 52, (pictured with his partner Madeline Holtznagel) was allegedly targeted by a man claiming to be a bikie who said he was owed money by the hospitality billionaire

He is accused of making the shape of a gun with his hand and pretending to fire it.

Police will 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 intimidating with intent to cause fear of physical harm to Ms Roth and another person.

The police took out three AVOs to protect Mr Hemmes, Ms Roth and a third person from Cliff, who reportedly lives in Kings Cross, an inner Sydney suburb 7km from Vaucluse.

He is barred from going within 500metres of Mr Hemmes’ home or anywhere that he works or contacting him in any way. 

Ms Roth is protected by similar conditions in AVOs taken out against Cliff which relate to them. 

An ‘agitated’ Brendan Sean Cliff allegedly tried to get into Mr Hemmes’ $100million mansion, known as The Hermitage, in Vaucluse, Sydney ‘s eastern suburbs, 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 gets social welfare payments. He was refused bail and has not entered a plea to the charges. 

He is listed to face the Downing Centre Local Court on November 13.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Mr Hemmes seeking comment.  

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