Summary

  • The suspect in the Bushey crossbow killings is in a "serious condition" in hospital and hasn't spoken to officers, police say

  • Kyle Clifford, 26, was found in Enfield, north London, on Wednesday

  • Police add that a crossbow has been recovered

  • Carol, 61, Hannah, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, died in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday

  • The women were the wife and daughters of BBC commentator John Hunt

  • The BBC understands Mr Clifford is a former boyfriend of Louise Hunt

  • Lea Holloway - a childhood friend of Carol - was one of several people who attended a church memorial service earlier. "She was the nicest, kindest, sweetest person you could ever meet," she said

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Written by Danny Fullbrook and Martin Heath, edited by Kathryn Hamlett

  1. Neighbourhood Policing Team in the area all day

    Police on Ashlyn Close near police tapeDawid Wojtowicz/BBC

    Det Supt Rob Hall added: "Our inquiries will continue over the coming days to ascertain the full circumstances of what happened, but I would also like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who was in the area around Ashlyn Close from around lunchtime on Tuesday until 7pm, and believes they may have seen anything that could assist the investigation, to contact us.

    "This incident will of course be of concern to local residents.

    "Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in the area today so please do speak to them if you need to."

    Herts Police have posted full details, and contact information, on Facebook.

  2. Ashlyn Close sealed off by police

    BBC camera crews are in Bushey.

    Police on Ashlyn CloseDawid Wojtowicz/BBC

  3. Suspect may have a crossbow

    Hertfordshire Police say officers believe Kyle Clifford may be in possession of a crossbow.

    Kyle CliffordHertfordshire Police

  4. 'Speculation should not be entered into'

    Local councillor Louise Nicolas has posted on Facebook to say she was "deeply saddened to learn this morning of the tragic news that three women have lost their lives in a violent incident".

    "Should anyone wish to speak with us or require any support please do not hesitate to get in touch," said Ms Nicolas, a Liberal Democrat who represents the North Bushey ward on Hertsmere Borough Council.

    "It goes without saying that this is a live investigation, so speculation as to the circumstances should not be entered into [on public forums]."

  5. Women were all related

    The police investigation team in Hertfordshire said officers and ambulance crews tried to save the women at the house in Ashlyn Close, but they all died at the scene.

    They said the three victims were related, but have not provided any further details as yet.

  6. Where are police looking for the suspect?

    Map showing Bushey, Watford, Hertfordshire and Greater London

    Police said Kyle Clifford could still be in Hertfordshire, or where he is from in the Enfield area of north London.

    Bushey is about 15 miles away from the borough of Enfield.

  7. Suspect may have a weapon, say police

    Police have issued a warning to the public not to intervene if they spot the suspect, Kyle Clifford.

    "If you believe you see him, please do not approach him and dial 999 straight away," said Det Supt Rob Hall.

    "He may still be in possession of a weapon."

  8. 'Actively seeking Kyle Clifford'

    Det Supt Rob Hall from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire Major Crime Team, said: "This is an incredibly difficult incident for the victims' family and we would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with what has happened.

    "Whilst we are still in the early stages of this investigation, we are actively seeking Kyle Clifford who we believe could be in the areas of Hertfordshire or north London.

    "Given the serious nature of the incident, I would ask anyone who knows where he is to contact police immediately."

  9. What we know so far

    • A manhunt has been launched following the deaths of three women who were found seriously injured at a house in Bushey, Hertfordshire
    • Police were called to Ashlyn Close at about 19:00 on Tuesday
    • All three women died at the scene
    • Police are looking for Kyle Clifford, 26, from the Enfield area of London
    • He is believed to be in Hertfordshire or north London
    Kyle CliffordHertfordshire Police

    Kyle Clifford is being sought by police

  10. Triple murder inquiry under way in Hertfordshire

    A triple murder inquiry and hunt for a suspect is under way in Hertfordshire after three women died after they were found injured at a house in Bushey, near Watford.

    Police are searching for a 26-year-old man.

    Live updates will appear on this page.