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Wangaratta MP struck outside electoral office in alleged car attack
Independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a 4WD outside her electoral office in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon.
A 4WD hit Independent MP Helen Haines outside her electoral office in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon at about 3:30pm. Victoria Police are investigating.
Days earlier, a separate incident involved Coalition politicians in Port Melbourne. Shadow Minister for Health Georgie Crozier, Liberal candidate Andrew Cook, and party volunteers were in the area on Saturday.
A vehicle was reportedly driven towards them. The vehicle mounted the kerb.
No one was injured in that incident. Police found no proof the two incidents are linked.
- Helen Haines, Independent
- MP targeted
- Electoral office, Wangaratta
- Haines incident location
- Monday 3:30pm
- Haines incident time
- Bay Street, Port Melbourne
- Other incident location
Why it mattersAn MP has been hit in an alleged car attack, raising serious safety concerns for politicians.
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