# Car allegedly did U-turn and struck Helen Haines twice, in what some believe was targeted attack against MP

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-19T23:24:22+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/helen-haines-mp-alleged-attack-wangaratta-surgery-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/car-allegedly-did-u-turn-and-struck-helen-haines-twice-in-what-some-be-5c0ee4/

Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition, as police interview alleged attacker in Wangaratta incident 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 The man accused of attacking Helen Haines allegedly made a U-turn before ramming the independent MP twice in what

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