‘Deliberate’ car ramming of Australian MP an isolated incident, police say
Summary
Australian police said the attack on independent lawmaker Helen Haines, who was hit by a car outside her office, was an isolated and deliberate incident. Haines is in critical condition after surgery, and the suspect is in custody while police consider serious charges.Key Facts
- Helen Haines was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV near her office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
- The attack happened on a Monday, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was deliberate.
- Haines, aged 65, lost a leg and remains in critical condition in a Melbourne hospital.
- The suspect is a 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee, Victoria, currently held by the police.
- Police are looking at charges including causing harm to a Commonwealth public official, with a penalty up to 10 years in prison.
- A bystander named Ricky Jefferies stopped the attacker and removed a knife from him.
- The motive behind the attack is unknown.
- There has been a recent rise in threats and abuse against Australian politicians.
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