Brendan Nugent named as driver apprehended over alleged attack on Helen Haines

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Australian police have identified Brendan Nugent, 43, as the man arrested over an alleged attack on politician Helen Haines in Wangaratta. Nugent, a forestry campaigner from Tarrawingee, was reportedly apprehended at the scene, and former associates expressed shock at his arrest.

Police allege 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who drove Toyota LandCruiser was arrested at the scene in Wangaratta Helen Haines’ alleged attacker has been named as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, Guardian Australia has confirmed. Nugent is a long-term forestry campaigner in the state’s north east. Environment campaigners who worked with Nugent several years ago have expressed shock at his arrest. Continue reading...