FIND HIM Screams heard after three women ‘murdered’ in Bushey home as police hunt suspect Kyle Clifford ‘with crossbow’
SCREAMS were heard before a mum and her two daughters were found "murdered" in a targeted attack with a manhunt launched for the suspect.
Police were called to the house in Bushey, Hertfordshire, at around 7pm yesterday.
The three women, who are believed to be the mum and two daughters of BBC sport presenter John Hunt, were found with serious injuries.
Sadly the trio - aged 25, 28 and 61 - couldn't be saved and were declared dead at the scene.
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Mum Carol, daughter Hannah, who runs a beauty firm, and dog groomer Louise have been named locally as the victims.Hertfordshire Police have now launched a manhunt for Kyle Clifford, 26, who is wanted in connection with the horror.
He is understood to be the ex-partner of one of the women.
The force confirmed the suspect, who is from Enfield in North London, may still be armed and urged anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately.
They also said it is believed he may be in possession of a crossbow and may have used other weapons in the "targeted" attack.What we know so far...
- A manhunt has been launched after three women were found 'murdered' in a home in Bushey
- The victims are the wife and daughters of a BBC star
- It is believed suspect Kyle Clifford is the ex-boyfriend of one of the women
- Police are searching the Enfield area where Clifford is from after a car he is understood to have used was found
- Footage shows Clifford 'fleeing home with crossbow'
Appealing directly to Clifford today, Detective Superintendent Rob Hall from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: "Kyle, if you are seeing or hearing this please make contact with police via 999."
One horrified local told how armed cops swarmed the quiet residential street last night during the Spain v France game.
Francis Turner told The Sun: "My husband and I were watching the football when we heard sirens and shouting. There were around 30 policemen outside.
“There were armed police. They came and knocked on our door and told us to stay inside and keep our doors shut.
"My heart goes out to them. I feel very sad for the family, my heart goes out to them.”
One neighbour, who didn't want to be named, said they heard screaming before "at least 16 police cars" swooped on the scene.
They added: "It was between 6.30pm and 7pm last night and it literally just sounded like kids, somebody, screaming, and then it was more shrill and I was like, ‘that’s definitely a woman screaming’, and within 15 minutes, it was absolute chaos.
“We had armed police running down, screaming ‘stay in your house’…. they shut us off and basically put us into lockdown.”
Another local Dereck Turner, who took a photo of armed cops outside, said: "It’s a very quiet and peaceful area, it’s close to everything, when a house comes up it’s gone.”
East of England Ambulance Service confirmed three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, the Hazardous Area Response Team and two air ambulances were sent to the scene.
Louise Nicolas, Alan Matthews and Paul Richards, who are local councillors for the area, paid tribute to the women.
They said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news that three women have lost their lives in a violent incident which took place in the heart of our local community.
“As North Bushey councillors, we extend our thoughts and condolences to their families and all those affected.
“We would encourage anyone who has information relevant to the inquiry to contact police.”
Herts Police have told anyone who was in Ashlyn Close from lunchtime yesterday to come forward to call 101 quoting Op Infauna.
DSI Rob Hall said: “This is an incredibly difficult incident for the victims’ family and we would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with what has happened.
“Whilst we are still in the early stages of this investigation, we are actively seeking Kyle Clifford who we believe could be in the areas of Hertfordshire or North London.
“Given the serious nature of the incident, I would ask anyone who knows where he is to contact police immediately."If you believe you see him, please do not approach him and dial 999 straight away. He may still be in possession of a weapon."
- Additional reporting by Thomas Godfrey
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