LONDON, UK – A manhunt is underway for a 26-year-old suspect believed to be armed with a crossbow following the murder of a commentator’s family from the BBC’s horse racing channel, BBC Racing. Hertfordshire Police found the bodies of John Hunt’s wife, Carol, aged 61, and their two daughters, aged 25 and 28, at their home in Bushey, just northwest of London, on Tuesday evening. All three women died from severe injuries at the scene despite the arrival of multiple emergency units, including air ambulances.
The suspect, identified as Kyle Clifford, is known to reside in the area. Police have warned the public not to approach him as he might still be armed. The nature of the attacks suggests the use of a crossbow, and authorities are investigating the possibility of other weapons being involved.
This incident has left the local community in shock, particularly given that such violence is rare in this typically peaceful suburb. The dynamics of Clifford’s relationship with the Hunt family remain unclear, though the attack appears targeted.
Former police officer and BBC commentator John Hunt discovered his family members wounded upon returning home. Authorities are keeping the investigation tightly under wraps as they continue their search for Clifford. Kyle Clifford, if you are reading or hearing this message, you are urged to contact emergency services immediately.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed her distress over the incident and urged anyone with information to come forward. Crossbows, while legal in the U.K., must not be carried in public without a justified reason.