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Australian Politician Helen Haines Critically Injured in Car Attack; Suspect's Family Express Shock
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Australian politician Helen Haines is in critical condition after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office on Monday. The suspect, Brenden Nugent, faces multiple charges. Haines reportedly lost a leg in the attack. Nugent's father and his partner, who are long-time family friends of Haines, expressed shock. While Nugent had previously shared pro-Gaza content and criticized Israel online, investigators have not yet established this as the motive for the attack.
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- Australian politician Helen Haines was critically injured after being deliberately hit by a car.
- Suspect Brenden Nugent faces charges including intentionally causing serious injury.
- Haines reportedly lost one leg in the attack and is in critical but stable condition.
- The suspect's father and his partner are long-time family friends of Haines.
- The suspect's past social media activity criticizing Israel is being investigated as a potential motive.
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