London, July 10, 2024- British police announced on Wednesday that they had located a man wanted in connection with the murder of three women: the wife and two daughters of a BBC horse racing commentator, in an incident believed to have involved a crossbow.
Officers discovered the three victims, aged 25, 28, and 61, with serious injuries at their home in Bushey, a leafy town 20 miles northwest of London, on Tuesday evening. They were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.
The BBC identified the women as Carol Hunt, the wife of its commentator John Hunt, and their two daughters.
A massive search involving armed officers was launched for the suspect, Kyle Clifford, with police warning the public not to approach the 26-year-old.
“Following extensive enquiries, the suspect has been located and nobody else is being sought in connection with the investigation at this time,” Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins from the local Major Crime Unit said in a statement.
Police said Clifford had been found in north London and was receiving medical treatment for injuries. No shots were fired by the police during the apprehension.
The victims are yet to be formally identified, but police said they believed Clifford was known to the three women.
Earlier on Wednesday, Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson called the incident “horrific,” telling reporters that a crossbow and possibly other weapons were believed to have been involved.
Friends and colleagues of John Hunt expressed their shock at the news. “Impossible to comprehend the pain. Just know we are all here for you, John. We love you pal – racing loves you,” ITV horse racing commentator Matt Chapman said on X.
