Man arrested on suspicion of murder over Bushey crossbow killings

A man suspected of killing a mother and her two daughters in a crossbow attack has been arrested on murder charges.

Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, died at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday evening.

Kyle Clifford, 26, from Enfield, north London, was arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of three counts of murder.

He was found injured in a cemetery in Enfield on Wednesday and remains in hospital in serious condition, police said.

The victims were BBC commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters.

Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this tragic time.”

“The investigation is progressing rapidly and as a result we have arrested a man. Enquiries are still ongoing.”

Police said Thursday that a crossbow was recovered as part of the investigation.

Many messages of condolence have been sent to the victims from friends and members of the sports world.

Loreto College St Albans said it was “mourning the loss of our former pupils Hannah and Louise and their mother Carol.”

“As the Loreto community, they will always have a place in our hearts. Rest in peace,” the statement said.

More than 50 people attended a vigil at St James’ Church, Bushey, on Thursday to pay their respects.

Rabbi Elchonon Feldman of Bushey United Synagogue also expressed support, saying: “It will certainly take time for us to process that such a tragedy has occurred amongst us, but first we stand with you in grief and prayer, along with all the family and friends who are grieving this immeasurable loss.”

Sally Goulding, who knew Hannah Hunt as her hairdresser, said: “She was just so lovely and bubbly, with a great personality. She was a kind girl and a very happy heart.”

Leah Holloway, a longtime friend of Carol Hunt, was in tears as she left the church.

“I’m going to miss Carol so much,” she said. “I can’t believe this is happening. It’s a nightmare.”

Jockeys at Kempton Park racecourse in Surrey wore black armbands to show their support, and a minute’s silence was held at Newmarket racecourse in Suffolk.

The British Horseracing Authority said in a statement: “Everyone at the BHA’s thoughts are with John Hunt, his family and friends at this shocking and tragic time.”

“It is impossible to comprehend the terror inflicted on them by this horrific event.”

“It is difficult to comprehend and process the shock and disgust of what has happened to John Hunt and his family,” Sky commentator Mike Cattermole said.

He added: “John lived for his daughters. They meant the world to him.”