Kyle Clifford arrested in Bushey crossbow murder investigation as police give condition update

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three women were found dead at home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, police have said. The suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, remains in hospital in a serious condition, police added.

Hannah Hunt, 28, sister Louise, 25, and mum Carol, 61, the daughters and wife of BBC racing journalist John Hunt, were found dead at home in the town on Tuesday.

Det Supt Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "Our thoughts remain with the victims' family at this tragic time.

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"The investigation is moving at pace and as a result, we have now arrested a man. Enquiries are continuing at this time."

Colleagues and friends of the three victims have paid tribute to the “lovely family” since their deaths. Lea Holloway, 60, a childhood friend of Carol Hunt, described her as a “beautiful person”. Speaking outside St James’ Church on Thursday after a vigil for Mrs Hunt and her daughters, she said: “We grew up together and were pregnant at the same time. This is the stuff nightmares are made of.

“I was there the night she met John (Hunt). It was in a nightclub in Hemel Hempstead. We went out together, went to birthdays and events. It’s very difficult. She was the nicest, kindest, sweetest person you could ever meet. A beautiful person.” Ms Holloway continued: “They were a lovely family and (the daughters) were lovely girls."

Detective Superintendent Hall, previously said of the investigation: “This was an unprecedented attack and we are determined to understand the full circumstances of what happened that evening and the events leading up to