A man who was suspected to be behind a triple murder of three women in a crossbow attack is in a “serious condition”.
Kyle Clifford, 26, remains in hospital in a serious condition after he was found with injuries in Enfield following a police manhunt yesterday (July 10).
Carol Hunt, 61, who was married to the BBC 5 Live racing presenter John Hunt, and two of their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were found seriously injured at a home in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday (July 9).
Hertfordshire Constabulary and the East of England Ambulance Service were called just before 7pm, but a police spokesperson confirmed that “despite their best efforts” all three victims died at the scene.
Yesterday officers searched site across Hertfordshire and north London – with police helicopters swooping over parts in Enfield.
Armed police then swarmed Hilly Fields and Clifford was found injured.
Despite speculation online, police say no shots were fired.
According to Hertfordshire Constabulary in a new update, Clifford has been unable to speak with officers yet due to his serious condition – but a crossbow has been recovered.
At this stage, police believe the suspect was known to the victims.
Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: “This continues to be an incredibly difficult time for the victims’ family and we would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with what has happened.
“This investigation is moving at pace and formal identification of the victims is yet to take place. The premature naming of potential victims has caused great upset to the family when they should’ve been given the space to come to terms with their sudden loss.
“Following extensive enquiries, the suspect has been located and nobody else is being sought in connection with the investigation at this time.
“We have had an overwhelming number of calls and would like to express our gratitude to the members of the public who have contacted us. We would still appeal for anyone with information or footage to please contact police directly and refrain from commenting on social media as this could affect the progress of the case. We have set up an information portal where people can submit any information, photos or video footage which they feel could assist us with our investigation.
“This incident will of course be of concern to local residents. Additional local officers will be in the area today so please do speak to them if you need to.”
Anyone with information is asked to visit: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/35SA020124R09-PO
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