A man has been charged in connection with an attack on Australian MP Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition.
The man has been identified as Brendan Nugent. Details of the alleged attack, including when and where it took place, have not been provided in the available material.
Mr Nugent’s family said they had known Ms Haines for more than 20 years and described her as a family friend. The relationship was disclosed after Mr Nugent was charged.
Ms Haines remains critically ill. No further information about her condition, the charges or the next stage of the legal process has been provided.