A barber who intervened after an independent MP was allegedly deliberately struck by a vehicle says he had no choice but to act, despite being praised as a hero by the prime minister. The incident occurred outside his shop, which is adjacent to the MP’s electorate office, where he was working when he rushed to assist. Though described as reluctant to discuss the moment, his quick response has drawn national attention. The story raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and the community’s reaction.
Ricky Jefferies says he had just finished cutting hair when he grabbed and held the driver who allegedly deliberately stuck the Indi MP Follow 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 Australian prime minister has hailed him a hero for rushing out of his shop to help independent MP Helen Haines after she was allegedly run down in a deliberate attack – but barber Ricky Jefferies says he had “no choice” but to intervene.Standing outside his shop, which is right next to Haines’ electorate office in Wangaratta on Tuesday morning, Jefferies was almost shy about the whole thing. Continue reading...
