Crime

Man Arrested for Crossbow Murders of BBC Commentator’s Family Yet to Be Questioned, as Suspect Paralyzed from Self-Inflicted Injuries

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5 months ago

July 26, 2024

Triple-killing suspect Kyle Clifford is unlikely to walk again after firing a crossbow bolt into himselfCredit: PA

A man arrested in connection with the crossbow murders of the wife and daughters of BBC commentator John Hunt has yet to be questioned by police.

The suspect, who suffered self-inflicted injuries and is now paralyzed with little chance of walking again, is accused of murdering Carol, Hannah, and Louise Hunt at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9.

Clifford is paralysed from a self inflicted wound (Picture: Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)

After firing a bolt into his upper body, he was found unconscious in a cemetery near his home in Enfield the following day.

Although Hertfordshire Police have formally arrested him, the custody clock only starts once he is questioned.

The Major Crime Unit continues to investigate, but the police have declined to comment on the suspect’s medical condition.

BBC racing commentator John Hunt and wife Carol (Picture: Enterprise News and Pictures)

The suspect is alleged to have taken the three women hostage at their home. Louise, believed to be his ex, reportedly managed to send a distress text to her current boyfriend, who then contacted the police.

John Hunt has previously honored his “magnificently inspirational” surviving daughter following the tragic attack that claimed the lives of the rest of his family.

In a statement, Mr. Hunt and his third daughter Amy expressed their profound grief: “The devastation that we are experiencing cannot be put into words. We would like to thank people for their kind messages and support in recent days, which have provided great comfort to us.”

Enterprise News and Pictures 11/7/24 Pic shows: Hannah Hunt, 28, who was murdered along with her sister Louise and mother Carol by Louise's ex-boyfriend, Kyle Clifford, 26. Clifford was wanted by police for murdering the three women at a property in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Herts, on (Tuesday) evening. He is currently in hospital after being found with injuries on Wednesday. Police were called to the property just before 7pm. Officers attended alongside colleagues from the East of England Ambulance Service and on arrival, found three women with serious injuries. Sadly, despite their best efforts, the women, died a short time later at the scene. The three were women killed in a crossbow attack and are the wife and daughters of BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt. They have been identified as Carol, 61, Hannah, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, Police believe the attack was targeted and carried out with a crossbow, as well as possibly other weapons. Hannah Hunt is pictured here on her — Hannah Hunt was also killed in the ‘unprecedented’ attack (Picture: Enterprise News and Pictures)

Enterprise News and Pictures 11/7/24 Pic shows: Louise Hunt, 25, who was murdered along with her sister Hannah and mother Carol by Louise's ex-boyfriend, Kyle Clifford, 26. Clifford was wanted by police for murdering the three women at a property in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Herts, on (Tuesday) evening. He is currently in hospital after being found with injuries on Wednesday. Police were called to the property just before 7pm. Officers attended alongside colleagues from the East of England Ambulance Service and on arrival, found three women with serious injuries. Sadly, despite their best efforts, the women, died a short time later at the scene. The three were women killed in a crossbow attack and are the wife and daughters of BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt. They have been identified as Carol, 61, Hannah, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, Police believe the attack was targeted and carried out with a crossbow, as well as possibly other weapons. Louise Hunt is pictured here on her

He continued, “Despite the horrendous evil that has devastated our lives on an unimaginable scale, the breathtaking messages of support have been a counterbalance. Amy, my eldest daughter, has been magnificently inspirational in her support and control, which I am striving to emulate. Every message has been as comforting as a reassuring hug.”

“We know people are concerned for us, and we will get through this. Sending love to everyone,” John Hunt added.