WANGARATTA, VIC. — Brendan Nugent remains in police custody at Wangaratta Police Station and will appear in person today at the Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court.
The 43-year-old Nugent, of Tarrawingee, was taken into police custody around 3.40pm on Monday, October 19 after he was initially restrained by a member of the public on Murphy Street, Wangaratta.
A search warrant was executed at his Great Alpine Road property in Tarrawingee yesterday morning.
Nugent has, at present, been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury and the Commonwealth offence of causing harm to a Commonwealth public official.
Police will allege in court the incident was targeted.
At this stage, it appears this is an isolated incident, and there are currently no other known threats connected to this matter.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
