‘Family friend of 20 years’: Who is Brendan Nugent, man accused of attacking Australian MP Helen Haines?
Brendan Nugent, 43, is accused of attacking Australian MP Helen Haines, 65. He was reportedly her family friend for more than 20 years. Haines lost a leg and is in critical condition.
Nugent is facing three charges as investigators examine the circumstances and possible motive behind the alleged ramming incident
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- gulshan.parveen
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- Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 10:09 am IST
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