Kyle Clifford, a 26-year-old ex-soldier, has been arrested for the brutal crossbow murders of Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, in Bushey, Hertfordshire. The victims were the family of BBC horse racing commentator John Hunt, who was reportedly commentating on a horse racing event at Lingfield Park when the murders occurred.According to police reports, the attack took place on Tuesday evening around 19:00 local time. The victims were found tied up and fatally wounded in their home. It is believed that Clifford, who had a short stint in the Army in 2022 and was reportedly in a relationship with Louise Hunt, used a 3ft-long crossbow to carry out the attack.Following a 20-hour manhunt, Clifford was found injured in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, north London, approximately 25 kilometers from the crime scene. He was arrested without incident and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital. The police have confirmed that no shots were fired during the arrest.Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson described the murders as a ‘targeted incident’ and a ‘horrific incident involving what is believed to be a crossbow, but other weapons may have been used’. The investigation is ongoing, with police urging the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ family.In response to this tragic event, the Home Secretary has announced that she will consider whether changes to the law on crossbows are necessary. The BBC has described the incident as ‘utterly devastating’ and is providing support to John Hunt and his family.
Key points
- Kyle Clifford, 26, arrested for crossbow murders of BBC commentator John Hunt’s family.
- Victims were found tied up and fatally wounded in their Bushey home.
- Clifford, an ex-soldier and former boyfriend of Louise Hunt, was arrested after a 20-hour manhunt.
- Home Secretary considering tightening crossbow laws in response to the incident.
Contradictions👾Some sources report the manhunt lasted 20 hours, while others state it was 24 hours.
This discrepancy might be due to different starting points for the manhunt timeline.
