Crossbow Killer
In the aftermath of a harrowing overnight manhunt, British police on Wednesday afternoon apprehended the man suspected of brutally killing three women, all relatives of a BBC commentator, in a chilling attack that involved a crossbow.
On Tuesday evening, Hertfordshire police were urgently summoned to a property in Bushey, located more than an hour northwest of London. At a Wednesday morning press conference, a police spokesperson detailed the gruesome discovery: upon arrival, officers found three women grievously injured. Despite the immediate administration of emergency aid, the women, aged 61, 28, and 25, succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
WARNING-VIDEO OF KYLE CLIFFORD
A BRITISH ARMY RECRUIT EXECUTES 3 WOMEN IN BUSHY,HERTFORDSHIRE.
Is this a act of terrorism or a young white male facing mental health issues?
The killer has been arrested in a graveyard in Enfield. Suicide coward? #UK
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The BBC identified the victims as Carol Hunt, the wife of BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt, and their two daughters.
As the sun rose on Wednesday, police were in a frantic search for Kyle Clifford, 26, in connection with the heinous killings. The authorities labeled the triple murder a “targeted incident” involving a crossbow, though they indicated that other weapons might have been used in the attack.
🚨Breaking News🚨
Alleged triple killer Kyle Clifford has been arrested in an Enfield cemetary. pic.twitter.com/MyBi1maurb
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By Wednesday afternoon, the intense manhunt led police to North London, where Clifford was found. According to a news release, he was discovered with injuries, but notably, no shots were fired by the officers during the apprehension. Clifford is now receiving medical treatment.
Kyle Clifford, the suspected crossbow killer, was found by Hertfordshire Police in Enfield after a manhunt in North London.
The 26-year-old Clifford was located by officers on Wednesday afternoon and is now receiving medical treatment for injuries. Police confirmed no shots… pic.twitter.com/HgjCRMmiLI
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Investigators believe there was a connection between the victims and Clifford, suggesting they knew each other.
Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins, speaking in the release, confirmed, “Following extensive enquiries, the suspect has been located and nobody else is being sought in connection with the investigation at this time.”
Major Points
- After an overnight manhunt, British police apprehended Kyle Clifford, 26, in connection with the murder of three women related to a BBC commentator.
- Hertfordshire police responded to an emergency call in Bushey on Tuesday evening, finding three women, aged 61, 28, and 25, fatally injured.
- The victims were identified as Carol Hunt, wife of BBC Racing commentator John Hunt, and their two daughters.
- The attack, involving a crossbow and possibly other weapons, was described by police as a “targeted incident.”
- Clifford was located in North London with injuries but was apprehended without any shots being fired. He is now receiving medical treatment, and no other suspects are being sought.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
