Terrifying moment triple murder suspect is seen 'leaving scene with crossbow' before BBC star's family is found dead

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By James Kay

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UPDATE: Just before 18:30PM, police confirmed that they have captured 26-year-old Kyle Clifford following a manhunt.

Clifford was wanted in connection to the killings of three women on the evening of Tuesday, July 9. Clifford was traced by armed officers in Enfield, north London.

He was reportedly found with injuries, and is receiving medical treatment, per BBC News.

Police they believe Clifford was known to the victims, and that no other persons at this time are believed to be involved in the killings.

ORIGINAL:

New footage has surfaced showing triple murder suspect Kyle Clifford walking away from a house where the bodies of his ex-girlfriend and her family were found.

As previously reported, UK police are actively searching for 26-year-old Kyle Clifford in connection with the killings of three women in Bushey, near Watford.

Earlier today, it was reported that emergency services responded to a residence on Ashlyn Close around 7:00PM on Tuesday evening (July 9) after receiving distressing reports.

Kyle CliffordHertfordshire Police are looking for Kyle Clifford, 26. Credit: Hertfordshire Police/Facebook

According to BBC News, the victims tragically succumbed to their injuries despite the efforts of police and ambulance crews.

It has now been confirmed by the BBC that the victims are the wife and two daughters of BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt.

The victims were 61-year-old Carol Hunt, and her daughters, 25-year-old Louise, and 28-year-old Hannah.

John Hunt, a 58-year-old former police officer, has worked for BBC Radio Five Live for the last 20 years, as reported by The Telegraph.

The three women were reportedly tied up and killed with a crossbow in what police describe as a "targeted attack" that may have involved "other weapons."

HuntFamily2.jpgHannah Hunt, 28, was killed. Credit: BBC

This afternoon, doorbell footage emerged showing Clifford, the ex-boyfriend of Louise, walking away from the family home carrying a large object under a white sheet shortly before 7:00PM yesterday, as reported by the Daily Mail.

The footage came as armed police raided a home in Enfield, where Clifford is known to live.


Dramatic video from the scene shows officers storming the property in their search for the former soldier and security guard.

Police have located Clifford's car and are now searching a nearby park.


Authorities have warned the public to call 999 immediately if they see Clifford but not to approach him, describing him as dangerous and potentially still armed.

Nearby schools have implemented precautionary lockdowns, with one primary school advising parents to collect their children at the end of the day and take them directly home.

The BBC called the murders "utterly devastating," adding in a note to staff: "Our thoughts are with John and his family at this incredibly difficult time, and we will provide him with all the support we can."

Neighbors described how police locked down the road as a house was searched by armed officers. Two police helicopters hovered above the neighborhood, and uniformed officers stood guard at the door of the terraced home.

HuntFamily.jpgLouise Hunt, 25, also lost her life in the incident. Credit: BBC

A local mother told MailOnline: "They had cordoned off the road and were ushering people away from the house they were going into. They had the full protective gear on, guns, shields, and helmets - the kind you'd expect to see in riots."

Another resident described hearing a commotion while working from home: "I was upstairs when I heard cars honking and then looked out the window and realized that there were police there.

"I came down and looked across. And they were saying 'armed police' and then they went right in. There were dogs barking and everyone realized there was something big going on."

Local councilor Laurence Brass told the BBC: "This is not something that happens in Bushey. We can't remember a murder in our rather quiet neck of the woods, so it's a terrible shock, and our sympathies and prayers are with the families of the three women."

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police by visiting herts.police.uk/report, speaking to an operator at herts.police.uk/contact, or calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Featured image credit: Hertfordshire Police/Facebook

Terrifying moment triple murder suspect is seen 'leaving scene with crossbow' before BBC star's family is found dead

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By James Kay

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UPDATE: Just before 18:30PM, police confirmed that they have captured 26-year-old Kyle Clifford following a manhunt.

Clifford was wanted in connection to the killings of three women on the evening of Tuesday, July 9. Clifford was traced by armed officers in Enfield, north London.

He was reportedly found with injuries, and is receiving medical treatment, per BBC News.

Police they believe Clifford was known to the victims, and that no other persons at this time are believed to be involved in the killings.

ORIGINAL:

New footage has surfaced showing triple murder suspect Kyle Clifford walking away from a house where the bodies of his ex-girlfriend and her family were found.

As previously reported, UK police are actively searching for 26-year-old Kyle Clifford in connection with the killings of three women in Bushey, near Watford.

Earlier today, it was reported that emergency services responded to a residence on Ashlyn Close around 7:00PM on Tuesday evening (July 9) after receiving distressing reports.

Kyle CliffordHertfordshire Police are looking for Kyle Clifford, 26. Credit: Hertfordshire Police/Facebook

According to BBC News, the victims tragically succumbed to their injuries despite the efforts of police and ambulance crews.

It has now been confirmed by the BBC that the victims are the wife and two daughters of BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt.

The victims were 61-year-old Carol Hunt, and her daughters, 25-year-old Louise, and 28-year-old Hannah.

John Hunt, a 58-year-old former police officer, has worked for BBC Radio Five Live for the last 20 years, as reported by The Telegraph.

The three women were reportedly tied up and killed with a crossbow in what police describe as a "targeted attack" that may have involved "other weapons."

HuntFamily2.jpgHannah Hunt, 28, was killed. Credit: BBC

This afternoon, doorbell footage emerged showing Clifford, the ex-boyfriend of Louise, walking away from the family home carrying a large object under a white sheet shortly before 7:00PM yesterday, as reported by the Daily Mail.

The footage came as armed police raided a home in Enfield, where Clifford is known to live.


Dramatic video from the scene shows officers storming the property in their search for the former soldier and security guard.

Police have located Clifford's car and are now searching a nearby park.


Authorities have warned the public to call 999 immediately if they see Clifford but not to approach him, describing him as dangerous and potentially still armed.

Nearby schools have implemented precautionary lockdowns, with one primary school advising parents to collect their children at the end of the day and take them directly home.

The BBC called the murders "utterly devastating," adding in a note to staff: "Our thoughts are with John and his family at this incredibly difficult time, and we will provide him with all the support we can."

Neighbors described how police locked down the road as a house was searched by armed officers. Two police helicopters hovered above the neighborhood, and uniformed officers stood guard at the door of the terraced home.

HuntFamily.jpgLouise Hunt, 25, also lost her life in the incident. Credit: BBC

A local mother told MailOnline: "They had cordoned off the road and were ushering people away from the house they were going into. They had the full protective gear on, guns, shields, and helmets - the kind you'd expect to see in riots."

Another resident described hearing a commotion while working from home: "I was upstairs when I heard cars honking and then looked out the window and realized that there were police there.

"I came down and looked across. And they were saying 'armed police' and then they went right in. There were dogs barking and everyone realized there was something big going on."

Local councilor Laurence Brass told the BBC: "This is not something that happens in Bushey. We can't remember a murder in our rather quiet neck of the woods, so it's a terrible shock, and our sympathies and prayers are with the families of the three women."

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police by visiting herts.police.uk/report, speaking to an operator at herts.police.uk/contact, or calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Featured image credit: Hertfordshire Police/Facebook