Man Charged Over Alleged Vehicle Attack on Australian Federal Lawmaker Helen Haines
Police say counter-terrorism authorities are investigating after Brendan Nugent was charged with injuring independent MP Helen Haines in an alleged targeted attack.
- On Tuesday, Victoria Police charged Brendan Nugent with allegedly targeting independent MP Helen Haines in a vehicle attack outside her Wangaratta electorate office on Monday afternoon.
- Witnesses reported a Toyota LandCruiser struck Haines, reversed, and hit her again; Victoria Police stated, "Police will allege the incident was targeted."
- Haines underwent emergency surgery at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne, where one of her legs could not be saved. The 65-year-old remains in a critical but stable condition.
- Nugent remains in custody and will face Wangaratta Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. His father Rod Nugent and partner Christine Cunningham stated, "What happened to her yesterday is devastating and unfathomable."
- Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating, though AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett indicated no enduring danger exists. Federal and Victorian police briefed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other officials amid a reported rise in threats against politicians.
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A 43-year-old man was formally accused of attacking 65-year-old Helen Haines, hit by a car in front of the parliamentary office in Wangaratta, Victoria State, Australia. Victoria Police stated that they will support the argument that the MP was deliberately targeted for the hit on Monday. The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, is under arrest.
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