Crime & Public Safety
Australian lawmaker critically injured in car attack, police say
An Australian lawmaker suffered critical injuries after being struck by a car in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday, police said.
Victoria Police Acting Superintendent Ashley Mason said a woman widely identified as MP Helen Haines “suffered what has been described as critical injuries” in the attack. Police did not name the victim, in line with Australian police policy.
Police said the driver was in custody. The attack took place in Wangaratta, just over 200 kilometres northwest of Melbourne.
Update
Police said the lawmaker was struck by a car.
Police said the driver was in custody.
Police said the attack took place in Wangaratta, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Melbourne.
The injured woman was widely identified as MP Helen Haines, though police did not name her in line with Australian police policy.
Source note: AFP news report published on 19 October 2026 at 08:32:39 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
Police did not publicly name the injured lawmaker in the supplied information.
The supplied information does not give further details on the driver's identity or possible motive.
Source
AFP news report published on .