A HEARTBREAKING statement has been released by the family of the three victims allegedly killed in a horror crossbow attack this week. Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of BBC star John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were allegedly tied up before being shot on Tuesday night. 4 Kyle Clifford was yesterday arrested after three women were 'murdered' at home Credit: PA 4 His ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt was among the victims Credit: Facebook 4 Her sister Hannah was also found dead Credit: Instagram 4 Mum Carol, pictured with her husband John, was allegedly discovered dead in a hallway Credit: Facebook Cops yesterday arrested Kyle Clifford, who they had launched a manhunt for, on suspicion of the triple murder .

And now the heartbroken BBC star and daughter Amy have told of their "devastation". Grieving after losing three of their closest family members, the pair 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.” A huge manhunt was launched for Kyle Clifford.