BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.
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WED · 2026-10-21 · 03:58 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1021-120637
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BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing
Brendan Nugent, a 43-year-old man, appeared in court in Wangaratta for the first time over an alleged attack on MP Helen Haines. During the hearing, Nugent remained silent.
BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-10-21 · 03:58 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Brendan Nugent, a 43-year-old man, appeared in court in Wangaratta for the first time over an alleged attack on MP Helen Haines. During the hearing, Nugent remained silent. The BBC's Katy Watson reported on the proceedings. The article does not specify the date of the hearing or the reasons for the alleged attack.
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BBC's Katy Watson reported on the court proceedings.
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The incident occurred in Wangaratta.
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Nugent remained silent during his first court hearing.
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Brendan Nugent, 43, appeared in court over the alleged attack of MP Helen Haines.
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