Brendan Nugent facing three charges over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Nino Bucci. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Nino Bucci. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Victoria police arrested the 43-year-old Tarrawingee man on Monday afternoon after the incident in Wangaratta
Brendan Nugent’s family say Haines has been their friend for more than 20 years
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Helen Haines’ alleged attacker, Brendan Nugent, has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally cause serious injury and the commonwealth offence of causing harm to a commonwealth public official.
He will be held overnight to appear at Wangaratta magistrates court on Wednesday, Victoria police confirmed in a statement, adding that it would be alleged the attack was targeted.
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