Australian MP Helen Haines attacked; suspect reportedly in custody

Multiple outlets report Australian MP Helen Haines was attacked outside her electorate office. The PM says a person is in custody, and police say she is in critical condition.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 08:30 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 19 Oct, 08:30 UTCSky News reports attack on MP
3. 19 Oct, 08:30 UTCGuardian covers PM and police statements
4. 19 Oct, 09:02 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• helen hainesGoogle Trends
• Australian MP attacked outside her office, says PMSky News
• Live: Indi MP Helen Haines seriously injured in electorate office incidentABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Australian Greens senator denies claims of misconduct towards womenBBC
• Australian MP Haines critical after vehicle attackRTE.ie
• ‘Nasty political games’: Steele-John claims rumours were weaponised, denies taking leaveSMH.com.au
• Australian MP seriously injured in car-ramming attackThe Telegraph
• David Shoebridge responds to Jordon Steele-John’s explosive statement as Greens hold emergency meetingThe Guardian