Australia: Lawmaker Who Was Run Over Lost Leg; Suspect is Anti-Israel Environmental Activist

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Australian MP Helen Haines (65), who was run over yesterday outside her office in Victoria state, lost one of her legs and is hospitalized in critical condition. The suspect in the hit-and-run, Brendan Nugent (43), was arrested at the scene. According to a Daily Mail report, a social media account bearing Nugent's name, an environmental activist, includes posts and harsh messages against Israel and the war in Gaza. According to testimonies, the driver made a U-turn, ran over Haines, reversed and hit her again. A local resident overpowered him and found a knife in his possession. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clarified that this was a deliberate attack, but the motive is still unknown.
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