BBC commentator John Hunt has spoken of his “devastation” after his wife and daughters were killed in a crossbow attack. Carol Hunt, 61, and two of the couple’s daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were discovered at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire on Tuesday evening suffering serious injuries believed to be caused by a crossbow . Other weapons may also have been used, police said.
In a statement, John Hunt, and his other Amy, said: “The devastation that we are experiencing cannot be put into words. “We would like to thank people for their kind messages and for the support we have received in recent days. These have provided great comfort to us for which we are very grateful.
“As you can imagine, this is an extremely difficult time for us, and we need time and space to come to terms with what has happened and start the grieving process. While this is happening, we would ask that our privacy and that of our wider family and relations be respected at this time. Thank you.
” Kyle Clifford has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the killings. Hertfordshire Police said a 26-year-old man from Enfield in north London was arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of three counts of murder. He remains in a serious condition in hospital with self-inflicted wounds.
Officers were called to the Hunts’ home in Ashlyn Close just before 7pm on Tuesday. They attended alongside crews from the East of England Ambulance Service but despite their efforts, the women died .