Wayne Cooper charged with assaulting wife in Bondi scandal

In Bondi, Sydney, Wayne Cooper, a prominent British-born fashion designer, has been charged with assault following an alleged incident involving his second wife, Elizabeth Adams. The altercation reportedly took place at their apartment on Campbell Parade, and it was initiated by an argument between the couple. Elizabeth Adams filed the complaint with the police, which prompted an investigation into the allegations made against Cooper. Cooper, who is 61 years old, was subsequently charged with one count of assault and was issued an interim Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) later that evening. He is scheduled to appear in Waverley Local Court on Thursday. This legal predicament comes shortly after the couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary on December 1, just a year after their engagement, which famously took place when Cooper hid an engagement ring in a bowl of caviar. Prior to this incident, the couple had faced relationship difficulties. In September, Adams received a two-year AVO to restrict her actions regarding Cooper, following a separate incident involving her new husband. This order prohibits her from assaulting or threatening Cooper, or damaging his property or animals. Despite these challenges, both Cooper and Adams had publicly stated that their relationship was strong and downplayed the consequences of the AVO. The couple's marriage followed a brief yet intense courtship where they claimed to have fallen 'madly in love' shortly after Cooper's previous long-term marriage ended. Their storied romance and the drastic turn of events have raised concerns about the future of their relationship amidst the legal troubles they now must contend with.