Australian MP loses both legs after 'targeted' attack

Le Monde21 October 2026, 08:55 UTCAustralia

Helen Haines was struck by a car coming out from her office on Monday. Police have charged Brendan Nugent with dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury, as well as the federal crime of harming a public official.

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