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Man accused of attacking MP Helen Haines faces multiple charges
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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated about 4 hours ago
The man accused of attacking Indi MP Helen Haines is facing multiple charges, including dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury, and causing harm to a Commonwealth public official.
Brendan Nugent, 43, appeared in the Wangaratta Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, but did not enter a plea. He was remanded in custody and taken to the Melbourne Assessment Prison.
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Nugent is also facing charges of possessing and cultivating cannabis. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush said further serious charges in relation to the alleged attack on Ms Haines were being considered.
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