Helen Haines attack: Suspect Brendan Nugent charged as Victoria Police allege incident was targeted

Key points

• Victoria Police have charged 43-year-old Brendan Nugent over an alleged car attack on independent MP Helen Haines on Monday. He faces three charges, including intentionally causing serious injury.
• Police allege the attack was targeted and deliberate. Dr Haines was pinned between two cars outside her Wangaratta electoral office and has lost one leg.
• She remains in critical condition at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital. Nugent is due to appear in Wangaratta Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.