Anti-Terror-Team ermittelt: Auto fährt australische Abgeordnete an: Verdächtiger gefasst
Schock in Australien: Am helllichten Tag fährt ein Geländewagen eine prominente Abgeordnete an und verletzt sie schwer. Der Fahrer ist in Gewahrsam, ein Anti-Terror-Team ermittelt.
Australian politician Helen Haines suffered serious injuries when an all-terrain vehicle crashed into her outside her electorate office in Victoria. The incident, which has been described as "shocking" by the media, has prompted anti-terror investigators to get involved. Police say the 43-year-old suspect was arrested after Haines was hit by a white Toyota in the afternoon.
The vehicle was found to contain a knife. It is not yet clear if the suspect and Haines knew each other. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the incident was not an accident and that a thorough police investigation is underway. Albanese expressed concern for Haines and her family, hoping for a full recovery. Government spokesman Tony Burke noted an increase in threats against politicians, emphasizing that the situation is still under investigation.
Independent MP Haines has represented the Indi electorate in parliament since 2019 and was re-elected for a third term in 2025.
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