Australian MP Helen Haines loses second leg after car ramming ‘attack’, husband says

Helen Haines, the Australian MP struck by a car outside her constituency office in an alleged attack on Monday, has had her second leg amputated, her husband has announced.Addressing the media, Phil Haines said: “Helen is alive and she’s stable”.“That is the most important thing for our family.” The surgeons on Monday had amputated her left leg and were hoping to save the right leg. Providing an update to the media on behalf of their family, he said her road to “recovery will be long and difficult, but we know she is fighter.”“She is a determined person who will do her best with our support and love to recover. And that is what we hope for.” “Her heart is huge. She is a very compassionate, caring, loving person, incredibly supportive of all around her; her family, her community, anybody she comes across and her mind.“We are grateful and thankful that, at this stage, both her heart and her mind are in good shape.” He said that the couple will celebrate their 40th anniversary in November and in the last four months, they together welcomed four grandchildren. Thanking the support extended to him, he paid his tribute to all the first responders, including police, paramedics, and the members of the community. “One thing I’ve learned in the last two days, reinforced by many people, is to take things day by day. I know it’s a cliche, but it’s a cliche for a very good reason. “So I thank you all for being here. I thank you for listening. And please keep sending Helen your love and our family as well.”More follows