Car allegedly did U-turn and struck Helen Haines twice, in what some believe was target attack against MP

A critical but stable independent MP remains hospitalized after being airlifted to Melbourne for emergency surgery following a violent incident near her electorate office in Wangaratta. Police are questioning a man accused of allegedly making a U-turn before ramming the MP twice in what witnesses described as a possible targeted attack. The case has drawn attention as authorities investigate the motives behind the assault. Updates on the situation are available through live coverage and further background on the MP.

Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition, as police interview alleged attacker in Wangaratta incidentFollow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updatesWho is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe man accused of attacking Helen Haines allegedly made a U-turn before ramming the independent MP twice in what some believed may be a targeted attack near her electorate office, according to eyewitnesses.The independent MP remains in a critical condition after being airlifted from Wangaratta in northern Victoria to Melbourne’s Alfred hospital for emergency surgery on Monday night. Continue reading...