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Suspect Named in Attack Allegation

Updated 2026-10-20 01:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Brendan Nugent, a long-term forestry campaigner, has been named as the driver apprehended over an alleged attack on Helen Haines. The incident occurred in Wangaratta.

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Police allege 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who drove Toyota LandCruiser was arrested at the scene in WangarattaHelen 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
2026-10-20 01:12 UTC
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