MP Helen Haines hit by car in suspected targeted attack; community rallies
Federal MP Helen Haines was hit by a car in a targeted attack and has had one leg amputated.
Helen Haines, the federal MP for Indi, was hit by a car on the main street of Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday afternoon. Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged over what Victoria police allege was a targeted attack.
The vehicle hit Haines twice as she stood at the back of her car. Haines suffered serious injuries to both legs and has had one leg amputated.
Cody Lepoidevin and local barber Ricky Jefferies rushed to help. Jefferies pulled the driver from the vehicle.
The community has shown its support with flowers and cards piling up outside Haines' office.
- Brendan Nugent, 43
- Accused attacker
- Helen Haines, federal MP for Indi
- Victim
- Wangaratta, Victoria
- Location
- About 3.35pm Monday
- Time
Why it mattersA serving federal MP has been seriously harmed in what authorities believe was a deliberate attack, raising concerns about safety and targeting of elected officials.
AustraliaAn Australian federal MP representing the regional electorate of Indi has suffered life-changing injuries in a suspected targeted attack in her community.
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