Police issue update on triple murder suspect Kyle Clifford as crossbow recovered

Police have issued an update on Bushey triple murder suspect Kyle Clifford, saying he is in a "serious condition" in hospital and is yet to speak with officers.

Hertfordshire Police also confirmed that the force has recovered a crossbow.

Clifford was found with injuries in the Hilly Fields area of Enfield, north London on Wednesday. Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of BBC 5 Live commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at a house in the quiet cul-de-sac of Ashlyn Close, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, just after 7pm on Tuesday.

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Hertfordshire Police has confirmed there were no previous reports to the force over Clifford. The force said in a statement: "Enquiries continue today and as part of this, we have explored if there was any prior police contact between Hertfordshire Constabulary, Kyle Clifford and the victims. We can confirm there had been no previous reports made to police."

Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "Our thoughts remain with the victims’ family and loved ones at this devastating and indescribable time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.

"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 it. We are wholly committed to seeking justice for the victims and their family.

"This investigation, as I’m sure people can imagine, will take time. I’d like to reiterate my sincere thanks to the members of public who contacted us yesterday and helped