Alleged Attacker of Australian MP Faces Court as Victim Fights for Life
The man accused of ramming an Australian federal MP with a vehicle has been charged with multiple offenses and is set to appear in court, as the MP remains in critical condition.
The man accused of striking Australian MP Helen Haines with a LandCruiser is scheduled to appear in court today, facing charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury and the Commonwealth offense of causing harm to a Commonwealth public official.
Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged with these offenses and remains in police custody. He is expected to appear in Wangaratta Local Court on Wednesday.
Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines is in a critical condition at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. She sustained severe injuries in the alleged attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday afternoon. Doctors have performed an amputation of one of her legs and are working to save the other.
Further details are expected to emerge as the court proceedings begin.