A 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'.
Fredrik Blencke faced Waverley Local Court on Wednesday after spending Christmas and New Year in jail, when he was refused bail for breaching an Apprehended Violence Order.
The court heard that among the charges Blencke is facing, he is is accused of assaulting his wife Annabelle Price inside a ward of the Sydney Children's Hospital - prompting several nurses to rush to her aid and order him to leave.
'The accused acted brazenly... The victim called out for help and several nurses intervened,' the police prosecutor told the court.
The alleged incident happened on November 14 last year.
The court heard that a month later, Blencke is accused of acting aggresively inside the couple's luxury Vaucluse mansion, where they pay $3,400 a week rent.
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'
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.
He was charged with one count of common assault and two counts of contravening an apprehended violence order.
In applying for bail, barrister John Korn said Blencke was prepared to reside in Byron Bay if he were released - 750km or eight hours away from his wife in Sydney.
Magistrate Jacqueline Milledge expressed 'great concern over [Blencke's] disposition and described his behaviour as 'out of control', but agreed the proposition mitigated any risk to his wife.
Bail was granted with strict conditions, which include Blencke not travelling within the Greater Sydney region without prior approval from the court.
Fredrik Blencke (pictured with his wife) was charged with one count of common assault and two counts of contravening an apprehended violence order after an alleged incident at the couple's home
Instead, he'll spend his days in Federal, a tiny hinterland town about 30 minutes' from the heart of Byron Bay with just a shopping centre and tennis court for entertainment, according to his legal team.
The 48-year-old also volunteered to seek counselling specifically to deal with the breakdown of his marriage.
He will be required to report to Byron Bay Shire police station each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
While it's a great improvement from Parklea Prison in Sydney's west - which is where Blencke spent Christmas and New Years Eve - he will not be returning to the life he is accustomed to.
His estranged wife and children will remain in their luxury mansion in Sydney's east, and Blencke is not permitted to contact Ms Price.
At one stage, Magistrate Milledge addressed the court, describing the constant interruptions and technical challenges during Covid as frustrating and noting 'people deserve better than this system'. Blencke immediately turned on the charm, agreeing and laughing at the comment before adding: 'You should see what jail is like'
He is also forbidden from attending any
