Independent MP Helen Haines loses both legs in alleged attack

Helen Haines, an independent Australian MP, has lost both legs after a man drove into her on Monday. She is in critical but stable condition at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

Doctors amputated her left leg on Monday, and her second leg was removed shortly after. Police arrived at the scene within seconds of the attack.

The alleged attacker, Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged with dangerous driving, intentionally causing serious injury, and harming a Commonwealth public official. He is in custody and has appeared in court.