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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 independent MP Helen Haines is in stable condition after both legs were amputated following a deliberate vehicle attack outside her Wangaratta office; the suspected driver, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been charged and made his first court appearance.
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Al Jazeera
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.
Al Jazeera
What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
DW
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.
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BBC News – World BBC
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.
