BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing
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.
BBC News reports: 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.
This world story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Australian, MP and BBC's Katy Watson.
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