Australian MP loses both legs in alleged deliberate car attack

A man deliberately drove a car into Australian MP Helen Haines outside her office on Monday afternoon. Haines, 65, represents the electorate of Indi in north-east Victoria. The attack happened at around 3:35pm in Wangaratta. Both of her legs were amputated because of her injuries. She was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Melbourne. By Saturday, her condition had improved from critical to serious but stable. Police arrested Brendan Nugent, 43, from Tarrawingee shortly after the incident. He has appeared in court and faces multiple charges. Haines's husband Phil, who has been married to her for 40 years, spoke publicly about her condition during her recovery. The Governor-General also made a statement about her character.