Helen Haines condition improves after alleged LandCruiser attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 6 Nov, 03:09 · Archive

Independent MP Helen Haines's condition has improved to stable after she was hit by a LandCruiser outside her office in Wangaratta on 19 October.

Independent MP Helen Haines's condition has improved to stable, The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne announced on Friday afternoon. This marks the first improvement in her condition since 24 October. The 65-year-old federal MP was repeatedly hit by a LandCruiser outside her Wangaratta office on 19 October and sustained critical injuries. She had both legs amputated in an effort to save her life and has remained in hospital since the incident.

Police allege the incident was a deliberate attack by 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, who is facing several charges. In a statement days after the alleged attack, Haines's husband Phil described his wife as 'a fighter' and 'a determined person to do her best, with our support and love, to recover'. He expressed hope for her recovery.

How it is being reported

• MP injured in alleged attack has condition downgradedAfter an alleged attack outside her electorate office left her fighting for her life with both legs amputated, an independent MP's condition has improved.The West Australian · 6 Nov, 03:37
• MP injured in alleged attack has condition downgradedAfter an alleged attack outside her electorate office left her fighting for her life with both legs amputated, an independent MP's condition has improved.Perth Now · 6 Nov, 03:37
• Helen Haines condition: The Alfred Hospital provide condition update on Indy MP after alleged attackHealth officials have provided an update on Independent MP Helen Haines’ condition, after what police allege was a deliberate attack outside her electorate office. Here is the latest.Perth Now · 6 Nov, 02:27
• Helen Haines condition: The Alfred Hospital provide condition update on Indy MP after alleged attackHealth officials have provided an update on Independent MP Helen Haines’ condition, after what police allege was a deliberate attack outside her electorate office. Here is the latest.The West Australian · 6 Nov, 02:27

In this story: Helen Haines · Brendan Nugent · Wangaratta · The Alfred Hospital · Melbourne

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