# Helen Haines’ recovery takes positive turn following alleged attack

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/helen-haines-recovery-takes-positive-turn-following-alleged-attack/
- Published: 2026-11-06T02:40:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T02:49:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16270449/helen-haines-stable-condition-hospital-recovery-update.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Health, Medicine, World

## Key points

- Helen Haines is now in a stable condition.
- She lost both legs in the alleged attack.
- Police are still investigating the motive.

## Summary

Helen Haines, the independent MP for Indi, is in a stable condition at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital after an alleged attack outside her Wangaratta office left her without both legs. The update marks a positive step in her recovery, while police continue to investigate the circumstances and possible motive.

Police allege Brendan Nugent, 43, drove a Toyota LandCruiser into Haines on 19 October; he has been charged with several offences, including dangerous driving causing serious harm and harming a Commonwealth public official. Reports say Nugent has claimed he did not intend to hit her and acted in panic, while authorities say all lines of inquiry remain open. His case is due back at Wangaratta Local Court on 4 February.

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