Independent Australian MP Helen Haines is in critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car outside her Wangaratta office, in what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack, and police have arrested the driver. BBC
BBC NewsAustralian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attackThe independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.
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Update: A man has been charged over the attack, and the suspect's father says the MP is a family friend; Helen Haines remains in critical condition. BBC
BBC NewsMan charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friendBrendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
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