Man arrested on suspicion of murder over Bushey’s crossbow murders

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

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

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

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

The victims were the wife and two of the three daughters of BBC commentator John Hunt.

Det Supt Rob Hall, from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of the victims at this tragic time.

“The investigation is moving at pace and as a result we have now arrested a man. Investigations are ongoing at this time.”

On Thursday, police said a crossbow was recovered as part of the investigation.

Tributes to the victims poured in from friends and members of the sporting world.

Loreto College St Albans said it was “mourning the loss of two of our former students, Hannah and Louise, along with their mother Carol”.

“As a Loreto community, they will always hold a place in our hearts. May they rest in peace,” a statement said.

On Thursday, more than 50 people attended a vigil at St James’ Church in Bushey to pay their respects.

Support also came from Rabbi Elchonon Feldman, of Bushey United Synagogue, who said: “It will certainly take time to understand that such a tragedy has occurred in our midst, but first and foremost we stand together in grief and prayer with all the family. and friends who are grieving at this time of great loss.”

Sally Golding, who knew Hannah Hunt as her beautician, described “a very, very nice person with a great personality. She was a sweet girl, a very happy little soul.”

Lea Holloway, a longtime friend of Carol Hunt, cried as she left the church.

“I’m going to miss Crazy Carol,” she said. “I can’t believe this happened. It’s the stuff nightmares are made of.”

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.

In a statement, the British Horseracing Authority said: “The thoughts of everyone at the BHA are with John Hunt, his family and friends at this shocking and tragic time.

“It is impossible to understand the horror that this terrible event caused them.”

Sky commentator Mike Cattermole said it was “difficult to understand and process the shock and disgust of what happened to John Hunt and his family”.

He added: “John lived for his girls, they were the world to him.”