A high-flying banker accused of bashing his wife has been spotted buying multiple bottles of wine just hours after cops warned him to stay away from nightclubs in Byron Bay.
Fredrik Blencke, 49, from Sydney, spent Christmas and New Year in jail for breaching his bail conditions after he was charged with assaulting his glamorous wife Annabelle Price, 30, and contravening an apprehended violence order.
Part of his strict bail conditions include not drinking alcohol or attending licensed premises.
A no-nonsense magistrate, who described the funds manager as ‘out-of-control’, granted Blencke bail on January 12 on the proviso he does not drink alcohol, consume illicit drugs or go to any licensed premises.
On Wednesday, Blencke was seen buying six bottles of wine from a bottle shop in Federal, near Byron Bay.
The father-of-four, who was accompanied by an unknown woman, placed the wine in the boot of his Mercedes Benz sedan and drove back to the palatial home where he is staying at until his next court appearance on May 27.
On February 2, Blencke was pictured picking up six bottles of Gemtree Luna de Fresa Rose wine from a bottle shop in Federal, 20 minutes outside of Byron Bay
Daily Mail Australia can also reveal that just hours before buy the wine, police issued Blencke with an official warning for allegedly breaching his bail conditions after he was seen at popular nightclub Casa Luna, on January 28.
‘A 49-year-old man attended Byron Bay Police Station yesterday, Wednesday 2 February, as per bail conditions,’ NSW Police said in a statement on Thursday.
‘Upon arrival, officers spoke to the man in relation to an alleged breach of bail in Byron Bay the week prior. The man was issued an official warning.’
Blencke was spotted at the Fletcher St restaurant and nightclub and police were informed.
Just hours before his wine purchase, police issued Blencke with an official warning for allegedly breaching his bail conditions after he was spotted at popular nightclub Casa Luna, on January 28
The former investment banker, who was allegedly fired from his role at Tribeca Investment Partners after his stint in prison, scowled at the camera as he placed the six bottles of wine in the boot of his Mercedes C-class
Blencke is accused of assaulting his wife, Annabelle Price, and intimidating her
On January 12, magistrate Jacqueline Milledge banned Blencke from attending any licensed premises – including restaurants – as part of his strict bail conditions.
‘Not even a Chinese restaurant, Mr Blencke. You’ll be dining on take away only,’ Ms Milledge said.
Blencke is facing two charges of assaulting his wife, including one which allegedly took place in a ward at a children’s hospital.
He is also facing an unrelated charge of assaulting police after an alleged incident outside a Sydney pub last year.
Blencke is staying at Lune de Sang, an award winning 146 hectare timber plantation in the Byron Bay Hinterland owned by one of his good friends.
The luxury property featured as one of two filming locations for the Hulu mini-series Nine Perfect Strangers, starring Kidman, Melissa McCarthy and Luke Evans.
Blencke was pictured after the run-in with police with an unnamed woman dressed casually in ripped denim shorts and an oversized white t-shirt
The duo ordered sushi and nori rolls, before returning together to the luxury retreat he has called home since being granted bail
Blencke was pictured in a blue shirt with matching loafers and white pants
According to his LinkedIn, Blencke specialises in providing bespoke investment management solutions for high net worth clients.
But a former friend of Blencke’s told Daily Mail Australia his contract was terminated after his release from prison.
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In applying for bail last month, Blencke’s barrister John Korn said the 48-year-old funds manager organised accommodation in Federal – 20 minutes outside of Byron Bay – and proposed his conditions include not being allowed in Greater Sydney at all.
The 49-year-old also volunteered to seek counselling specifically to deal with the breakdown of his marriage.
Magistrate Jacqueline Milledge agreed this mitigated any perceived risk to Ms Price, who police allege he assaulted and intimidated on at least two occasions.
Police allege Blencke assaulted his wife while inside a Sydney children’s hospital ward, forcing medical staff to intervene
Police allege Blencke assaulted Ms Price inside a ward of the Sydney Children’s Hospital, prompting several nurses to rush to her aid and order him to leave
Police allege Blencke assaulted Ms Price inside a ward of the Sydney Children’s Hospital, prompting several nurses to rush to her aid and order him to leave.
The court heard that a month later, Blencke is accused of acting aggressively inside the couple’s luxury Vaucluse mansion, where they pay $3,400 a week rent.
Bail was granted despite opposition by the police prosecutor, who insisted he posed an unacceptable risk to his estranged wife.
The prosecution noted he had previously breached his bail and an apprehended violence order in place for his estranged wife’s safety.
‘With those bail conditions I agree it would be practically impossible to pose a risk to the victim, but that’s on the proviso he complies with bail, which he’s demonstrated he hasn’t in the past,’ prosecution argued.
When describing the alleged hospital assault, she said ‘the accused acted brazenly’.
Court documents state Ms Price called Blencke to inform him their daughter was in hospital on November 14, and that he was slurring on the phone.
Blencke is staying at Lune de Sang, an award winning 146 hectare timber plantation in the Byron Bay Hinterland owned by one of his good friends. The luxury property featured as one of two filming locations for the Hulu mini-series which was filmed in 2020 starring Kidman, Melissa McCarthy and Luke Evans
Blencke was branded ‘out of control’ by a magistrate, who went on to grant him bail
Fredrik Blencke and his wife are friends with Ellie and Charlie Aitken, and Hollie and Christopher Nasser, socialites in double marriage bust-up Pictured left to right: Blencke, Mr Nasser, Hollie Nasser, Ellie Aitken, Charlie Aitken
‘When the [alleged] victim attempted to ask the accused to assist with her other child he became aggressive and uncooperative,’ the documents state.
‘An argument ensued, leading to the accused then grabbing the [alleged] victim on the left arm and gripping tightly causing immediate pain.’
On December 15, Blencke allegedly ‘struck his fists’ on the island bench in the kitchen, causing the bench to shake so intensely it was felt by a 12-month-old child, who was sitting in a nearby high chair.
Magistrate Milledge expressed ‘great concern over [Blencke’s] disposition and described his behaviour as ‘out of control’, but agreed to grant bail.
The court heard prosecutors will be seeking a full time custodial sentence if Blencke is found guilty of the offences he is accused of.
Mr Korn agreed his client’s ‘out of control behaviour needs to be addressed’ but argued a bail application is not the time nor place.
‘I do not intend this bail application to get into the nitty gritty of what happened,’ he said. ‘His out of control behaviour is something that needs to be addressed… and will be dealt with in time.’
The luxury property featured as one of two filming locations for the Hulu mini-series which was filmed in 2020 starring Kidman, Melissa McCarthy and Luke Evans
A high flying fund manager accused of assaulting his wife inside a children’s hospital has been granted bail despite a magistrate describing him as ‘out of control’
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