Australian independent MP Helen Haines lost both legs after Monday's car attack. Her husband Phil Haines said on Wednesday that the 65-year-old politician remains in a stable condition. ta3.com ↗
The incident occurred in front of her electoral office in the Australian state of Victoria. According to investigators, the driver of an off-road vehicle hit her twice, deliberately. Doctors amputated her left leg on Monday and then tried to save her right leg. However, given the extent of her injuries, they ultimately had to amputate it as well. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗
Police detained 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, who appeared in court on Wednesday. According to available information, he did not speak during the first hearing. Another court hearing is scheduled for February 4. Investigators have so far been unable to clarify the motive for the attack. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
Nugent's defense lawyer stated that the man suffers from a rare neurological disorder and has mental health problems. These claims are subject to further proceedings, and authorities have not yet confirmed that they explain his actions. El Pais ↗
Phil Haines said that despite her serious injuries, his wife is in good spirits. The MP remains in hospital, and the investigation into the attack continues. The Guardian ↗
Australian MP Helen Haines lost both legs after attack
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| 10:21 21.10.
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Brutálny útok na austrálsku poslankyňu: Vodič ju dvakrát zrazil autom, lekári jej amputovali obe nohy
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Austrálska poslankyňa po útoku autom prišla o obe nohy. Manžel potvrdil, že jej stav je stabilizovaný
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Poslankyňa austrálskeho parlamentu Helen Hainesová prišla po pondelkovom útoku autom o obe nohy.
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