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Man faces prison over alleged knife incident at MP Helen Haines

Original: TOP STORY IN AUSTRALIA: ATTACKER NOW FACES A DECADE IN PRISON Brendan Nugent, 43, allegedly targeted Independent MP Hele

Brendan Nugent, 43, is facing up to a decade in prison after allegedly targeting Independent federal MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta, Victoria. Police reportedly found a knife in his car following the incident. The case is drawing attention in Australia amid ongoing concern about threats and safety risks facing politicians.

Why now: Concern about threats against politicians in Australia makes this alleged attack on an independent MP newsworthy.

Brendan NugentHelen HainesWangarattaAustralia

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• TOP STORY IN AUSTRALIA: ATTACKER NOW FACES A DECADE IN PRISON Brendan Nugent, 43, allegedly targeted Independent MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta; police found a knife in his car # Australia # WorldNews https:// noozday.com/country/au?ref=mas todon · noozday

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