Local heroes' praised after 'deliberate attack' on Helen Haines
The family of independent MP Helen Haines has confirmed she has been injured in an incident near her Wangaratta office in regional Victoria.
Emergency services responded to calls for assistance on Murphy Street shortly before 4pm.
Helen Haines has held her seat since 2019. (ABC News: Tamara Penniket)
A witness to the incident told the ABC that a number of locals stepped in to help.
"They were all heroes," the witness said.
In a statement, her family said she was receiving medical treatment.
"This afternoon, our beloved Helen was involved in an incident outside her Wangaratta Electorate Office, and is receiving medical care," the statement said.
"We thank the swift assistance of bystanders and the dedicated health workers who assisted her, and police for their response.
"Our family, and Helen’s staff, will be making no further comment at this time, and ask that their privacy be respected by the public and media.
"Please keep Helen in your thoughts."
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to speak about the incident shortly.
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