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Australian MP loses both legs in alleged car attack

Australian independent MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated after being struck by a car in an apparent deliberate attack. Her husband said she is in stable condition. The alleged driver, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been charged with multiple offences and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

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Independent lawmaker Helen Haines is in stable condition, her husband says, as suspect charged with three offences.

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Vehicle attack on Australian MP Helen Haines

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Australian MP Helen Haines is in stable condition after doctors amputated both her legs following a deliberate vehicle attack outside her Wangaratta office; the suspected driver, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been charged with three offences and made his first court appearance.

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Australian MP Helen Haines is now in stable condition with both legs amputated, and the alleged driver Brendan Nugent has been charged with three offences and made his first court appearance.

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Australian MP loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Independent lawmaker Helen Haines is in stable condition, her husband says, as suspect charged with three offences.

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Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack as suspect appears in court

Doctors have amputated both of Helen Haines legs after the Australian lawmaker was hit in an apparent deliberate attack. The suspected driver involved in the attack has appeared in court.

Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband saysBBC News – World
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Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says

Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

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