Crossbow murder suspect found in cemetery after huge manhunt

A man wanted in connection with the triple murder of three women has been found after a huge manhunt. Kyle Clifford, 26, was the main suspect in the deaths of Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, who died on Tuesday night, July 9.

Carol was the wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt and their daughters were Hannah and Louise. The three women are thought to have been found with fatal injuries by Mr Hunt after he returned home from work last night in Bushey, Hertfordshire, reports MirrorOnline.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the women died at the scene. Their deaths sparked a manhunt for Clifford, who police said was armed with a number of weapons including a crossbow.

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Clifford was located to an area in north London today. He was found by officers this afternoon, July 10, in the Enfield area after an extensive search took place.

Hertfordshire Police said Clifford was found with injuries and has received medical treatment. Armed police were pictured at a cemetery as part of the search but no shots were fired, the police force said. A police spokesperson said it's believed Clifford 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."