Australian MP Helen Haines attacked with car: what we know so far - The Latest
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A man has been charged after the Australian MP Helen Haines was allegedly attacked with a car outside her electorate office in the state of Victoria. Haines, who is an independent MP, has lost one leg as a result of the incident and surgeons were fighting on Tuesday to save the other leg. Police say 43-year-old Brendan Nugent has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury and causing harm to a commonwealth public official. Annie Kelly speaks to Guardian Australia political editor Tom McIlroy Continue reading...