Australian MP critically injured in alleged attack outside office; PM confirms man in custody
Haines injured in Wangaratta
Haines was hurt outside her electorate office in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon. The incident involved a vehicle, and she was receiving medical care after being left in critical condition.
A statement from Haines’s family and staff said she had been involved in an incident at the office. They said they would make no further comment and asked the public and media to respect their privacy.
Police investigate the incident
Police said the man had allegedly been detained by a passerby after getting out of the vehicle. Investigators were examining whether the incident was intentional, and said it was not known whether the parties knew one another.
Emergency response and messages
McCormack sent Haines his love and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Haines’s family and staff said they would not comment further at that time.
Key points
- Helen Haines was critically injured outside her Wangaratta electorate office.
- A 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee was in custody.
- Police were investigating whether the incident was intentional.
- A knife was allegedly found in the man’s car.