Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured after car attack in Wangaratta

Independent MP Helen Haines was airlifted to hospital in critical condition after police said a car deliberately struck her outside her office in Wangaratta.

• Victoria Police arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with the incident outside Haines' office on Monday.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a terrorism taskforce would investigate the suspect and it was too early to determine a motive.
• Acting Superintendent Ashley Mason said there was no further threat to the public.
• Haines' family confirmed she was receiving medical care and thanked bystanders and health workers for their assistance.
• Police found a knife inside the suspect's car after the attack outside Haines' Wangaratta office.
• Bystanders detained the 43-year-old driver and handed him over to police at the scene.
• Witnesses reported the driver turned around and struck Haines a second time during the attack.
• Haines faced possible leg loss as a result of the injuries she sustained.