A respected member of parliament has been critically injured in an alleged targeted attack, sparking outrage among politicians. The suspect, who has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury, and assaulting a public official, was held overnight before appearing in court. Authorities confirmed the incident was allegedly premeditated, with police describing the attack as deliberate. The case has drawn sharp condemnation from lawmakers across the political spectrum.
Follow the day’s news live.Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliamentHelen Haines’ alleged attacker, Brendan Nugent, has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally cause serious injury and the commonwealth offence of causing harm to a commonwealth public official.He was held overnight to appear at Wangaratta magistrates court this morning at 9.30am, Victoria police confirmed in a statement, adding that it would be alleged the attack was targeted. Continue reading...
