Accused Driver Charged, to Face Court as MP Fights for Life
Police have charged Brendan Nugent with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury and causing harm to a public official.
TL;DR
- Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged after allegedly targeting federal MP Helen Haines.
- The charges include dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury.
- Haines was hit by a vehicle outside her office in Wangaratta on October 19.
- She sustained life-threatening injuries and required emergency surgery, resulting in the loss of one leg.
- Nugent is scheduled to appear in Wangaratta Magistrates Court on October 21.