Kyle Clifford: Manhunt for three women killed in Hertfordshire – police say suspect may have crossbow | UK news

Hertfordshire Police are warning Clifford “may still be in possession of a weapon” after the deaths of three women in Bushey. The public was urged not to approach him and to report any sightings to the police immediately.

A manhunt has been launched after three women were murdered in Hertfordshire – with police saying the suspect may have a crossbow.

Police said they are urgently trying to find 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, who is wanted in connection with the incident.

Emergency crews were sent to a property in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, just before 7pm on Tuesday.

Watch live: The murdered women were alive when the ambulances arrived

They found three women – believed to be related – with serious injuries and died a short time later at the scene.

Hertfordshire Police said they were investigating the triple murder and were “actively searching” for Clifford, who is from Enfield, north London.

The public was urged not to approach Clifford and to report any sightings to the police immediately.

Detective Superintendent Rob Hall said: “This is an incredibly difficult incident for the family of the victims and we would ask that their privacy be respected as they come to terms with what has happened.”

Mr Hall added: “While we are still in the early stages of this investigation, we are actively searching for Kyle Clifford, who we believe could be in the Hertfordshire or North London areas.

“Given the serious nature of the incident, I would ask anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact the police immediately. If you think you see him, please stay away from him and call 999 immediately. He may still be in possession of a weapon. .”

A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said a hazardous area response team and air ambulance teams were sent to the scene.

“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the team, three women were pronounced dead at the scene,” an ambulance spokesman said.

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In a statement, local councilors Louise Nicolas, Alan Matthews and Paul Richards said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news that three women have lost their lives in a violent incident in the heart of our local community.

“As North Bushey councillors, our thoughts and condolences go out to their families and all those affected.

“We encourage anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact police.”