By The Straits Times | Created at 2026-10-20 09:36:31 | Updated at 2026-10-20 10:21:58
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Published Oct 20, 2026, 05:33 PM
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 05:33 PM
SYDNEY – The Australian police said they charged a man on Oct 20 for what they allege was a “targeted” attack on lawmaker Helen Haines, who suffered critical injuries.
The man was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury, as well as the federal crime of harming a public official, Victoria police said.
The man – named by the local media as Brendan Nugent – remains in custody and will face court on Oct 21, the police said. AFP
