Australian MP loses both legs in vehicle attack; suspect charged with three offences.
The suspect faces three charges and appears in court.
OriginalSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court”
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines loses both legs after vehicle attack
Key points
- Lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a car ram outside her Wangaratta office.
- The attack occurred on Oct 19; the suspect appeared in court on Oct 21.
- Brendan Nugent, 43, faces charges of dangerous driving, causing serious injury, and harming a public official, plus cannabis charges.
- The motive remains unknown; police say the attack was targeted but isolated.
- Anti-terrorism police are investigating; case adjourned until Feb 4 and no bail granted.
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The suspect faces three charges and appears in court.