What we know about Australian MP hit by car in apparent deliberate attack — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-we-know-about-australian-mp-hit-by-car-in-apparent-deliberate-attackContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Australian MP Helen Haines Critically Injured in Car Attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-we-know-about-australian-mp-hit-by-car-in-apparent-deliberate-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-we-know-about-australian-mp-hit-by-car-in-apparent-deliberate-attack#u150050Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:13:02 +0000Independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her regional office in Victoria. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the incident was no accident, noting that the suspect's car made a U-turn before hitting the 65-year-old federal politician. Her husband and family confirmed that Haines has suffered the amputation of both legs following the violent encounter. A suspect identified by family as Brendan Nugent is in police custody facing multiple charges related to the alleged intentional vehicle ramming.Why it m