Helen Haines updates: PM says person in custody after alleged attack on Helen Haines; police say she is in critical condition
Summary
A woman named Helen Haines was hit by a vehicle in Wangaratta, Victoria, and taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Police arrested a 43-year-old man at the scene and found a knife inside the vehicle, while they continue to investigate the incident.Key Facts
- Helen Haines was struck by a white Toyota Landcruiser on Murphy Street at about 3:35 pm.
- The driver, a 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee, was arrested at the scene by a passerby.
- Police found and seized a knife inside the vehicle.
- Haines is in hospital with critical injuries.
- Police are investigating whether the attack was intentional and if the people involved knew each other.
- The Major Collision Investigation Unit is involved in the investigation.
- Authorities say there is no known ongoing threat to the community.
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for calmer political discussions and said it is too early to know the motive.
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