# Brendan Nugent named as driver apprehended over alleged attack on Helen Haines

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-20T01:12:45+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/brendan-nugent-driver-alleged-attack-helen-haines-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/brendan-nugent-named-as-driver-apprehended-over-alleged-attack-on-hele-6d2279/

Police allege 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who drove Toyota LandCruiser was arrested at the scene in Wangaratta Follow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updates Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria? Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Helen Haines’ alleged attacker has been named as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, Guardian Australia has confirmed. Nuge

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