'Deliberate act': MP fights for life & could lose legs after car ramming
The man who allegedly rammed an Australian politician with his car in a horror “deliberate” attack has been identified, reports say.
TL;DR
- Independent MP Helen Haines was allegedly rammed by a car multiple times and pinned underneath.
- The suspect has been identified as Brendan Nugent, who reportedly has a history of activism.
- Counter-terrorism police and ASIO are investigating the incident as a deliberate attack.
- Haines sustained severe lower body injuries and underwent surgery, with reports suggesting she could lose both legs.
- A knife was found in the suspect's car.
- Witnesses assisted in restraining the suspect until police arrived.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the incident as a 'deliberate act'.