Nugent appears in court

Brendan Nugent, forty-three, appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. He was brought into the dock by security guards but was not required to speak or enter a plea.

Remanded in custody

Nugent was remanded in custody and taken to Melbourne Assessment Prison. No application for bail was made on Wednesday. If one had been made, his lawyers would need to prove compelling reasons for release.

Charges against Nugent

Victoria Police charged Nugent with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury, causing harm to a Commonwealth public official, and possessing and cultivating cannabis.

Attempted murder under consideration

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush said further serious charges were being considered. When asked about attempted murder, he said: "That's always a consideration. Of course we have to locate and follow the evidence."

“That's always a consideration. Of course we have to locate and follow the evidence.”

Timeline to trial

Magistrate Allison Vaughan gave police a Christmas Eve deadline to serve the brief of evidence. A committal mention hearing was set for February fourth, twenty twenty-seven, close to four months away.

What the brief will contain

The brief of evidence typically includes police interviews, witness statements, security footage, mobile phone and computer data downloads, and phone cell tower records. Police will likely scour the internet for Nugent's online posts.