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Man charged with attacking Australian MP
A man charged with attacking Australian MP Helen Haines, suspect's father calls her family friend.
In brief
A man charged with attacking Australian MP Helen Haines, suspect's father calls her family friend. A 43-year-old man has been charged with attacking Australian MP Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition after losing a leg. Originally reported by BBC News.
Helen Haines condition
Helen Haines remains in critical but stable condition after surgery at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.
Suspect charged
A 43-year-old man remains in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday after being charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury.
Nugent family statement
Nugent's father says they have been friends with Haines for more than 20 years and describe the attack as devastating and unfathomable.
The big picture
A 43-year-old man has been charged with attacking Australian MP Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition after losing a leg.
