MP Helen Haines loses leg in Wangaratta attack
Independent MP Helen Haines lost a leg after being pinned between two cars outside her electorate office in Victoria.
Independent MP Helen Haines suffered critical lower-body injuries in an attack outside her office in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon. Ms Haines was pinned between two vehicles, losing a leg in the incident.
The 65-year-old was airlifted to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital and underwent surgery overnight. Brendan Nugent, 43, was arrested at the scene and has been in custody since.
Police are still establishing exactly what occurred and why. The Australian Federal Police said the incident appeared to be isolated with no known threats connected to it.
Ms Haines, who has represented the electorate of Indi since 2019, remains in hospital.
- 65 years old
- MP age
- Brendan Nugent, 43
- Suspect age
- Indi, represented since 2019
- Constituency
- Alfred Hospital, Melbourne
- Treatment location
Why it mattersThe attack raises serious questions about the safety of federal MPs and comes amid growing threats against parliamentarians and public figures.
AustraliaAn Australian independent MP faces a long recovery from severe injuries, and the incident highlights escalating violence against elected representatives.
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