Man accused of 'ramming' MP pictured outside court after she loses leg
The 'activist' accused of ‘ramming’ an Australian MP with a 4x4 against another car, causing her to lose a leg, has been pictured leaving court for the first time.
TL;DR
- Brendan Nugent, 43, was pictured leaving court after being accused of ramming Australian MP Dr. Helen Haines with a 4x4.
- Dr. Haines, 65, has reportedly lost a leg and is fighting to save another after being pinned between vehicles.
- Eyewitnesses stated Nugent drove past Haines before turning and ramming her, then reversing and striking her again.
- Nugent was subdued by bystanders, and a knife was removed from his pocket.
- Police consider the incident 'targeted,' and Nugent faces charges including intentionally causing serious injury and dangerous driving.
- Nugent made his first court appearance, did not apply for bail or enter a plea, and will remain in custody until February.
- The Nugent family expressed devastation, stating Dr. Haines had been a family friend for over 20 years.