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Australian MP Helen Haines lost a leg after being struck by a car in an attack outside her office; a suspect has been arrested.
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines lost a leg after being struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta. The driver, who was arrested at the scene, reportedly had a knife in his vehicle. Ms. Haines remains in critical condition.
This incident follows a period of heightened concern for the safety of Australian politicians, with some MPs describing increased security measures and a pervasive sense of unease. The attack has prompted a unified response from both government and opposition parties, underscoring the fragility of political discourse in the face of violence.
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Helen Haines was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her office in the town of Wangaratta. The driver was then arrested and police found a knife in his car.
In the wake of the apparent attack on Helen Haines, MPs have described locking their office doors, and scanning every crowd for potential threats.
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost a leg after being struck by a car in a deliberate attack, local media said Tuesday.
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
MP Helen Haines remains critical as government, opposition unite against political violence
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