# Man charged with attacking Australian MP

> A man charged with attacking Australian MP Helen Haines, suspect's father calls her family friend.
- Title: Man charged with attacking Australian MP · BBC News | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: helen haines, brendan nugent, alfred hospital, wangaratta, australian mp, police, critical condition, leg injury, news, world, Man, charged
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.com/news/live/cklyj1477edjt
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- Topics: helen haines, brendan nugent, alfred hospital, wangaratta, australian mp, police, critical condition, leg injury, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A 43-year-old man has been charged with attacking Australian MP Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition after losing a leg.