Independent MP Helen Haines critically injured in attack, PM says counter-terrorism team activated, 43-year-old man arrested

The independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, is in a critical condition after an attack outside her Wangaratta electorate office on Monday, with a 43-year-old man arrested.

Haines, 65, was struck at 3:35pm by a white Toyota Landcrusier in Murphy Street, when she was standing at the boot of her car.

The man, who is from Tarrawingee, near Wangaratta, was apprehended at the scene by a bystander and then taken into custody by police.

Police found a knife inside the vehicle.

Read the full article on The Conversation:
https://theconversation.com/independent-mp-helen-haines-critically-injured-in-attack-pm-says-counter-terrorism-team-activated-43-year-old-man-arrested-47823

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