MP loses second leg but husband reveals good news'

Key points

• Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged over an alleged deliberate attack on independent MP Helen Haines outside her Wangaratta office. Police have not ruled out further charges, including attempted murder.
• Haines remains in a critical but stable condition after emergency surgery. In court, Nugent's lawyer said he has a neurological condition and raised concerns about his mental health.
• Nugent was remanded in custody, and federal police say establishing a motive is the investigation's first priority.