Police Say Car Ramming of Australian MP Was Isolated Incident
· World · Al Jazeera, Telegraph India
The Australian Federal Police have classified the deliberate car ramming of independent lawmaker Helen Haines as an isolated incident, stating there are no further threats. Haines was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the act was deliberate, noting the vehicle performed a U-turn before hitting the MP. Haines remains in critical condition in a Melbourne hospital following surgery. A 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee is in police custody, though his motive remains unknown.
Why it matters
The attack on a federal lawmaker has prompted a security review for public officials, as police work to determine potential charges for the suspect.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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