Colleagues of John Hunt have said they are “heartbroken” for the BBC Radio 5 Live racing commentator after three members of his family were killed in a crossbow attack. His wife Carol Hunt, 61, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found dead on Tuesday in a house in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bushey, Hertfordshire. A manhunt was launched for the suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, and he remains in hospital after he was found with injuries in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, north London, Hertfordshire Police said.
He said: “Can I just echo your words from (Zoe) earlier in the show by sending all love, condolences and support to our much-loved BBC Sport colleague John Hunt after the unspeakable tragedy concerning his family that was in the news yesterday. “John is a wonderful man and we of course send him all our love.” Ball said earlier: “I must say, everyone at the BBC (is) heartbroken and deeply shocked at the news.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with John Hunt. Mark Chapman, his friend, paid (an) emotional tribute yesterday on BBC (Radio) 5 Live – we are holding you in our heart, John.” Zoe Ball (Ian West/PA) He said: “Good evening from Germany, we have a football match to bring you tonight and we will do, and we will start our build-up to it shortly.
“But this has been a heartbreaking day. John Hunt is our colleague and our friend, not just to the current 5 Live Sport team, but all of those who’ve worked here with him over the past 20 y.
