Man arrested in probe into Bushey crossbow murders

A man suspected of killing three women in a crossbow attack has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say.

Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, died at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday evening.

Kyle Clifford, 26, was detained by police on Wednesday afternoon.

He has been treated for injuries in hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

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Det Supt Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "Our thoughts remain with the victims’ family at this tragic time."

He added: "The investigation is moving at pace and as a result, we have now arrested a man. Inquiries are continuing at this time."

Clifford was found with injuries in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, north London, on Wednesday afternoon after police appealed to find him.