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Deleted posts reveal Brendan Nugent’s mental health spiral as police consider more serious charges

Outlet: The Sydney Morning Herald · Sherryn Groch, Lachlan Abbott · Published 21/10/2026 03:31 UTC

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The man accused of deliberately running down Helen Haines spoke of living with chronic pain as well as suicidal ideation and stays in psychiatric facilities.

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 07:37 UTC

    Brendan Nugent has appeared briefly The man accused of deliberately running down Helen Haines spoke of living with chronic pain as well as suicidal ideation and stays in court as detectives continue to probe possible motivations behind his alleged attack on Helen Haines. psychiatric facilities.

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  2. Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 07:37 UTC

    Police weigh up further Deleted posts reveal Brendan Nugent’s mental health spiral as police consider more serious charges against accused Haines attacker

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    After: «Deleted posts reveal Brendan Nugent’s mental health spiral as police consider more serious charges» 459c5dae79f6

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https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/police-weigh-up-further-charges-against-accused-haines-attacker-20261021-p617dm.html
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21/10/2026 03:31 UTC
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21/10/2026 03:38 UTC
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