Helen Haines now serious but stable in hospital following alleged attack
Australian MP Helen Haines is in serious but stable condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. A 43-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident, which resulted in the amputation of both of Haines's legs.
Why it matters
The attack on a sitting member of parliament is a significant public safety and political event that has drawn national attention in Australia.
Helen Haines is now in a serious but stable condition in hospital. ( ABC News: Ian Cutmore )
The condition of Indi MP Helen Haines has improved from critical to serious but stable.
Ms Haines was struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta on Monday.
Brendan Nugent, 43, faces several charges in relation to the incident.
Link copied Share Share article The condition of injured MP Helen Haines has improved from critical to serious but stable after more than four days in hospital.
Ms Haines suffered critical injuries on Monday when she was struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office.
Police allege the incident was a deliberate attack by 43-year-old Tarrawingee man Brendan Nugent, who faces multiple charges.
On Saturday morning, the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne said Ms Haines's condition had improved and she was now stable.
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