Police charged Brendan Nugent with intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving causing serious injury and causing harm to a federal official after independent MP Helen Haines was struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta on Monday. Authorities said the attack was deliberate. Haines remains in critical condition after surgery.
WHO:Victoria police
WHAT:charged Brendan Nugent with three offenses over the vehicle attack on Helen Haines
WHEN:Oct 20, 2026
WHERE:Wangaratta, Australia
WHY:Police said the attack on Haines was deliberate and alleged it was targeted.
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