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Australian federal MP Helen Haines was struck by a car in Wangaratta, Victoria, in what police describe as a deliberate attack in which the driver allegedly did a U-turn and hit her twice. She has had a leg amputated, with some reports indicating more severe injuries. The incident has drawn shock and condemnation in Australia and internationally.
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The ABC reports that independent federal MP Helen Haines has been injured in an incident near her Wangaratta office in north-east Victoria. Details about how the incident occurred, her condition and whether anyone else was involved have not yet been confirmed, with further information expected as the story develops.
- 3Lawyer tells court man accused of attacking MP Helen Haines has rare neurological condition●Breaking: Lawyer tells court Brendan Nugent has rare neurological condition By Kristian Silva and Ashlee Aldridge The 43
Brendan Nugent, a 43-year-old charged with three offences over the alleged attack on independent MP for Indi Helen Haines, has appeared in Wangaratta Magistrates' Court. His lawyer told the court Nugent has a rare neurological condition, a detail raised as the case against him proceeds through the Victorian justice system.
- 4Man faces prison over alleged knife incident at MP Helen Haines●TOP STORY IN AUSTRALIA: ATTACKER NOW FACES A DECADE IN PRISON Brendan Nugent, 43, allegedly targeted Independent MP Hele
Brendan Nugent, 43, is facing up to a decade in prison after allegedly targeting Independent federal MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta, Victoria. Police reportedly found a knife in his car following the incident. The case is drawing attention in Australia amid ongoing concern about threats and safety risks facing politicians.
- 5Barber denies heroism after attack on MP Helen Haines●Barber denies heroism over Haines attack, hails person who sat in front of car By Andi Yu Father and Wangaratta business
Wangaratta barber and business owner Ricky Jefferies, one of the first people on the scene after federal MP Helen Haines was critically injured in an attack, is rejecting calls to call himself a hero. Instead, he is praising another bystander who sat in front of the car to stop it. The attack on the independent politician has shocked the regional Victorian town.
- 6MP Helen Haines critical after attack outside Wangaratta office●Independent MP Helen Haines in critical condition after ‘attack’ outside Wangaratta office, PM says
Independent federal MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition following what the Prime Minister described as an attack outside her Wangaratta office in north-east Victoria. Details of the incident and her condition remain limited, with the Prime Minister confirming the news publicly. The alleged attack on a sitting parliamentarian has prompted shock and concern across Australian politics.