# Helen Haines improves to serious but stable after alleged vehicle attack

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/update-in-helen-haines-recovery-after-alleged-attack-left-her-fighting-for-life-as-complex-writings-of-her-accused-attacker-emerge-three-plus-universes/
- Published: 2026-10-24T02:16:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T02:32:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16234647/helen-haines-condition-stable-brendan-nugent-court-update.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Americas, Software, Technology, World

## Key points

- Helen Haines is now in serious but stable condition.
- She underwent surgery and has lost both legs.
- Brendan Nugent remains in custody ahead of a February court appearance.

## Summary

Federal MP Dr Helen Haines’s condition has improved from critical to serious but stable after she was allegedly struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. The incident left the 65-year-old with critical injuries; she underwent emergency surgery and has lost both legs.

Brendan Nugent, 43, is charged with offences including dangerous driving causing serious harm and remains in custody, with another court appearance due in February. His lawyer told the court he had no known prior mental health diagnosis but sought an assessment of his wellbeing. Reports on Nugent’s online activity describe more than 10,000 posts over 12 years, including writing about Daoism and complaints about difficulties accessing work and disability support.

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