Independent MP Helen Haines injured in incident outside Wangaratta office in regional Victoria
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The independent MP Helen Haines has been critically injured in an alleged attack involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria.
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The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed on Monday night that a suspect was in custody and that the alleged attack on Haines was being investigated by the Australian federal police (AFP), Asio and the joint counter-terror taskforce.
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He said the motive for the alleged attack was not known, and would not comment on whether the suspect was known to police.
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In a statement, Haines’ family confirmed that she had been injured and thanked bystanders for their assistance.
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“This afternoon, our beloved Helen was involved in an incident outside her Wangaratta Electorate Office, and is receiving medical care,” they said in the statement.
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“We thank the swift assistance of bystanders and the dedicated health workers who assisted her, and police for their response.
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“Our family, and Helen’s staff, will be making no further comment at this time, and ask that their privacy be respected by the public and media.
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In a statement, Victoria police said a 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee, about 10km from Wangaratta, was in custody and that a knife had allegedly been found in his car. They alleged he had been detained by a passerby when he exited the car.
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The statement said the woman that was struck was in a critical condition.
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“Police have arrested a man after a woman was struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta this afternoon.
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“It is understood a white Toyota LandCruiser struck the 65-year-old woman outside an office on Murphy Street about 3.35pm.
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Police said that they were investigating as to whether it was an intentional act, and it was not known if “the parties are known to each other”.
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Emergency services had been called to the scene of the incident at Murphy Street on Monday afternoon.
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According to the Victorian Emergency Services website, two vehicles responded and the road was closed after the incident.
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In a social media post, the Nationals MP, Michael McCormack, said it was “such awful news”.
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“Sending my love and best wishes to Helen Haines for a full and speedy recovery,” McCormack said.
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Police were expected to release a statement regarding the incident on Monday night.
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Haines has represented the electorate of Indi since 2019.
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