A triple murder suspect remains in hospital after being found in a cemetery following a manhunt. Kyle Clifford, 26, was wanted in connection with the crossbow killings of Carol Hunt, 61, wife of 5 Live racing commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25. He was found with injuries in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, north London, on Wednesday afternoon and was taken to a major trauma centre for treatment.
Police confirmed no shots had been fired by officers and said no arrest had yet been made. Footage from Sky News appeared to show Clifford being stretchered out of the cemetery by paramedics. Armed police had earlier swarmed the area, with an air ambulance seen nearby.
A manhunt had been launched after the three women were found fatally injured in a house in the quiet cul-de-sac of Ashlyn Close, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, just after 7pm on Tuesday. Neighbours recalled hearing screaming on Tuesday evening as the "traumatic" incident unfolded. In a press conference before Clifford was located, Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson from Hertfordshire Police told reporters the killings were believed to have been "targeted".
During the manhunt for the suspect, who is understood to have left the Army in 2022 following a short stint, the force said they believed he may have been armed with a crossbow and warned the public not to approach him. He was believed to have been known to the victims. In a note sent to BBC 5 Live staff after the deaths, the broa.
