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THE man suspected of the crossbow murder of three family members of a BBC racing commentator has been arrested.
Kyle Clifford, 26, was arrested on suspicion of three counts of murder on Thursday evening and remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of BBC 5 Live commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found seriously injured at a house in the quiet cul-de-sac of Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertfordshire, just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said “our thoughts remain with the victims’ family at this tragic time.
“The investigation is moving at pace and as a result, we have now arrested a man. Enquiries are continuing at this time.”
Clifford was found with injuries in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, North London, on Wednesday afternoon after police appealed to find him.
Friends of the Hunt family attended a vigil at St James’ Church in Bushey on Thursday and paid tribute to the three women.
Lea Holloway, 60, a childhood friend of Carol Hunt, described her as a “beautiful person.
“This is the stuff nightmares are made of, they were a lovely family and the daughters were lovely girls.
“They were making their way through life and their lives have been taken too soon.”
Colleagues of John Hunt said they were “heartbroken” for the commentator and a minute’s silence was held for the family during the July Festival at Newmarket Racecourse in Suffolk.
Flowers were also left at the scene in Ashlyn Close, with notes attached to some bouquets with messages such as “rest in peace.”(dpa/ NAN)
12th July, 2024.
C.E.
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