Helen Haines’ alleged attacker to face court today – as the MP fights for life in hospital

Helen Haines, the independent federal MP for Indi, remains in a critical condition after she was allegedly struck by a LandCruiser outside her electorate office in Wangaratta on Monday. The incident has led to serious criminal charges against a 43-year-old man, who is due to appear in court.

Brendan Nugent, from Tarrawingee, has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury, and causing harm to a Commonwealth public official. He was interviewed by police on Tuesday after spending two nights in custody. Haines has had one leg amputated, and doctors are trying to save her other leg.