Triple Murder UK Manhunt For Suspect Kyle Clifford 10th July 2024
Suspect Kyle Clifford found following manhunt after wife and daughters of racing presenter killed
Suspect Kyle Clifford found following manhunt after wife and daughters of racing presenter killed
The 26-year-old is receiving medical treatment after Sky News pictures showed him being stretchered out of a north London cemetery.
Wednesday 10 July 2024 18:51, UK
A suspect has been found and is receiving medical treatment following a manhunt after the wife and two daughters of a racing commentator were killed in an apparent crossbow attack.
Armed police were urgently trying to find 26-year-old Kyle Clifford and warned the public not to approach him after the three women were killed in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, in Hertfordshire, just before 7pm on Tuesday.
Police said he was found injured and that no shots were fired by officers.
Sky News pictures show Clifford being stretchered out of Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, an area which has seen a significant police presence this afternoon, including armed officers.
Clifford can be seen receiving medical treatment in the cemetery, which is close to his home. He was then taken by ambulance to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.
The victims killed in the "targeted" attack were Carol Hunt - the wife of racing commentator John Hunt - and their two daughters Louise and Hannah.
The killings involved the use of a crossbow and possibly other weapons, Hertfordshire Police said.
The women - aged 25, 28 and 61 - were found with serious injuries and they died a short time later at the scene.
At this stage, police believe the suspect was known to the victims.
Mr Hunt is a Sky Sports Racing presenter and BBC 5 Live commentator.
In a statement, Sky Sports Racing said: "Everyone at Sky Sports Racing is deeply saddened by the tragic deaths in Hertfordshire and our thoughts are with our colleague John Hunt, his family and friends at this awful time."
A note sent to BBC 5 Live staff described the news as "utterly devastating". It read: "Our thoughts are with John and his family at this incredibly difficult time and we will provide him with all the support we can."
Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins, of Hertfordshire Police, said the force's investigation was moving "at pace".
She added formal identification of the victims is yet to take place.
The officer said: "This continues to be an incredibly difficult time for the victims' family and we would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with what has happened.
"We have had an overwhelming number of calls and would like to express our gratitude to the members of the public who have contacted us."
She urged anyone with information or footage to contact the force directly and "refrain from commenting on social media".
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A London Ambulance Spokesperson said: "Ambulance crews and London's air ambulance attended an incident in Lavender Hill Cemetery, Enfield, this afternoon. We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre."
Police said earlier today that "extensive police resources" had been deployed in both Hertfordshire and north London as part of the manhunt. Some pupils in Enfield were kept inside their school today as a precaution
The UK Police urgently need the public's help to locate Triple Murder Suspect Kyle Clifford
26 year old Triple Murder Kyle Clifford
Kyle Clifford is wanted by police. Pic: Hertfordshire Constabulary
It is understood that Kyle Clifford was a former Security Guard, and is armed with a cross bow and maybe another weapon ....
so the public are warned not to approach Kyle Clifford if they see him....
... but instead immediately ring the police
Kyle Clifford: Hertfordshire Police urges triple murder suspect to turn himself in - as officers warn of 'other
Officers say Clifford "may still be in possession of a weapon" following the deaths of three women in Bushey. The public has been urged not to approach him and to report any sightings to the police immediately.
Triple Murder UK Manhunt For Suspect Kyle Clifford 10th July 2024
Kyle Clifford: Hertfordshire Police urges triple murder suspect to turn himself in - as officers warn of 'other
Officers say Clifford "may still be in possession of a weapon" following the deaths of three women in Bushey. The public has been urged not to approach him and to report any sightings to the police immediately.
Police have said they were murdered in a "targeted incident" as they urged the suspect, 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, to turn himself in.
"Kyle, if you're seeing or hearing this, please make contact with the police," Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson said.
Emergency crews were sent to a property in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, just before 7pm on Tuesday.
They found the three women with serious injuries and they died a short time later at the scene.
Earlier police said the women were aged 25, 28 and 61.
The BBC confirmed Mr Hunt's wife and two daughters had died in a post on the broadcaster's news website
Public urged not to approach suspect
Hertfordshire Police said it was investigating the triple murder and "actively seeking" Clifford, who is from Enfield, north London.
The public has been urged not to approach Clifford and to report any sightings to the police immediately.
It is understood he used to work as a private security guard.
Police raid address
Armed officers swarmed an address in Rendlesham Road, Enfield, on Wednesday morning, according to neighbours.
Two officers stood outside the property at 1.30pm after a cordon was removed.
One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: "They kept going in and out of the property carrying guns, the whole road was taped off.
"It was over quite quickly but there's been helicopters flying around the area all day.
"I don't recognise the suspect at all, as far as I'm concerned he didn't live in the house."
Suspect 'may still be in possession of a weapon'
Detective Superintendent 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."
Mr Hall added: "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."
A spokesperson for East of England Ambulance Service said a hazardous area response team and air ambulance crews were sent to the scene of the murders.
"Sadly, despite the team's best efforts, three women were pronounced dead at the scene," a spokesperson said.
'Tragic' and 'shocking' deaths
Screams were heard from the house where the three women died before "absolute chaos" broke out as armed police put the road in lockdown, a neighbour said.
The woman in her 40s, who did not wish to be named, said she heard "somebody screaming, and then it was more shrill".
"I was like, 'that's definitely a woman screaming', and within 15 minutes, it was absolute chaos," she added.
A man who lives close to the murder scene in Bushley said the incident was "tragic".
Riaz, in his 50s, told Sky News a dozen police cars swarmed the "serene, quiet" suburban road.
"This has been an awful situation and I can't even imagine what the family must be going through," he added.
"My wife and I walk down that road often and it is quiet. It is surprising, especially in the magnitude. To have three individuals who have been tragically killed, it is tragic."
Another neighbour described the incident as "shocking".
The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said she did not know the victims well but described them as a friendly family.
"We would see them every day passing by and they would say good morning," she said.
"It's really sad what's happened, very shocking."
Pictured: Victims of triple crossbow murder – follow lates
The wife and two daughters of John Hunt, the BBC 5 Live racing commentator, are believed to be the victims of a triple crossbow murder.
Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, are understood to have died following the attack on Tuesday.
Police and paramedics were called to the Hunt family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, following reports three women had been found with serious injuries.
Mr Hunt, who is married with three daughters, is believed to have been working for the BBC that day and may have raised the alarm when he returned home at around 7pm. The three women died a short time later at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics.
Hertfordshire Police has since issued an urgent appeal for 26-year-old Kyle Clifford from the Enfield area who is wanted in connection with the incident. Mr Hunt, 58, who is a former police officer, has worked for BBC Radio Five Live for the last 20-years.
Neighbour describes murder victim’s upset at recent breakup
Patrick Sawer Senior News ReporterA near neighbour of the murdered women said Louise Hunt had been left so upset by a recent break up with her boyfriend she had crashed her car into a telegraph pole outside the family home.
Glyn Nicholas, 77, suggested that Louise had been in a relationship with the man now wanted in connection with the murders of the three women and that the relationship had ended badly.
He said: “Louise split up with her boyfriend a few days ago and she crashed her car into a telegraph pole because she was so upset coming home. She’s a lovely, caring girl. She runs a dog grooming business in Bushey.
“Her sister Hannah and mother Carol are lovely as well. It’s all so sad. Louise was a sweet, lovely girl. They all were. This is so sad for everyone,” he said.
BBC note to staff describes incident as ‘utterly devastating’
As part of a note sent to BBC 5 Live staff on Wednesday, the organisation described the incident which involved the deaths of the wife and daughters of racing commentator John Hunt as “utterly devastating”.
The note read: “The news today about John Hunt’s family is utterly devastating. Our thoughts are with John and his family at this incredibly difficult time and we will provide him with all the support we can.”
Previous government had considered tougher crossbow laws
Killings involving a crossbow are typically rare but ministers had considered tightening laws in a bid to stop the weapons being used in violent attacks.
Currently, there is no requirement to have a licence for a crossbow, but it is illegal to carry one in public without a reasonable excuse.
The previous government looked at bringing in firearms licensing-style rules in the wake of an attempt to kill the late Queen with a crossbow.
Would-be assassin Jaswant Singh Chail was encouraged by an AI chatbot to break into Windsor Castle on Christmas Day 2021 with a loaded crossbow to kill the late Queen.
Plans for crossbow owners to face police checks were mooted as part of efforts to “step up action to prevent violence on our streets”, the Home Office said earlier this year.
The department launched an eight-week consultation in February to see if there should be a licensing system to control the use, ownership and supply of crossbows, with anyone looking to buy one facing police checks - similar to regulations already in place for firearms.
Figures from racing world share condolences
Messages of condolence have been posted on social media by figures from the racing world.
ITV racing commentator Matt Chapman wrote in a post on X: “Impossible to comprehend the pain. Just know we are all here for you John. We love you pal - racing loves you.”
The Amateur Jockeys Association of Great Britain and Beverley Racecourse were among others sending their sympathies.
Police search address in Enfield
Armed police have searched an address in Rendlesham Road, Enfield, as the manhunt for Kyle Clifford continues.
The house, close to Gordon Hill railway station, was swarmed by officers on Wednesday morning, according to neighbours.
Two officers stood guard outside the property at 1.30pm, after a cordon was removed.
One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: “They kept going in and out of the property carrying guns, the whole road was taped off.
“It was over quite quickly but there’s been helicopters flying around the area all day.
“I don’t recognise the suspect at all, as far as I’m concerned he didn’t live in the house.”
North London primary school reportedly under lockdown
St Michael’s Primary School in Enfield is reportedly under lockdown as police search for a suspected crossbow killer.
Pupils at the school are being kept inside as the hunt for Kyle Clifford continues, according to its headteacher.
Police are said to have carried out “a reassurance visit”, according to Sky News.
Hertfordshire crime commissioner pays tribute to family and friends of victims
Jonathan Ash-Edwards, Hertfordshire police and crime commissioner, said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the women who have been shockingly killed in this terrible incident in Bushey.
“It will no doubt send shockwaves through the local community and across Hertfordshire.
“I am being kept updated by the police and I urge the public to support the police with any information about the whereabouts of the named suspect.”
Pictured: Carol Hunt victim of Bushey triple murder
The wife of BBC 5 Live racing commentator John Hunt, who was the victim of a crossbow attack, has been pictured.
She and her two daughters were found dead in their family home in Bushey on Tuesday.
Mr Hunt is thought to have raised the alarm at around 7pm upon returning to the property on Ashlyn Close.
Carol Hunt and John Hunt the BBC 5 Live presenter
Carol Hunt wife of John Hunt the BBC 5 Live presenter
Watch: Police give update on hunt for man ‘with crossbow’ after triple murder
Police gave an update on the search for a suspected triple murderer who is thought to be in possession of a crossbow.
Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent, of Hertfordshire Police, spoke at a press conference shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday.
He revealed the ages of the victims and made a personal plea to Kyle Clifford to hand himself in.
Triple crossbow killing victims are wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator
The wife and two daughters of the BBC Five Live racing commentator John Hunt are thought to be the victims of the triple crossbow murder in Bushey.
Emergency Services were called to the Hunt family home on Tuesday evening following reports that three women had been found with serious injuries.
It is believed Mr Hunt, who is married with three daughters, had been working for the BBC racing on Tuesday and may have raised the alarm when he returned to the home in Hertfordshire at around 7pm.
The three women died at the scene shortly after paramedics arrived.
Hertfordshire Police has issued an urgent appeal for Clifford, 26, from the Enfield area who is wanted in connection with the incident.
Mr Hunt, 58, who is a former police officer, has worked for BBC Radio Five Live for the last 20-years.
Triple crossbow killing victims are wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt
Police address Kyle Clifford directly
Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent, addressed Clifford personally in the press conference.
He said: “Kyle, if you’re seeing or hearing this, please make contact with the police.”
Crossbow and other weapons may have been used
Kyle Clifford is believed to be carrying a crossbow but other weapons may also have been used, police said.
Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent, said: “The manhunt also involves armed police officers and specialist search teams responding at pace in the wake of what has been an horrific incident involving what is currently believed to be a crossbow, but other weapons may also have been used.”
Teams of police helping with search
Manhunt involves armed police officers and specialist search teams who are responding “at pace” to the “horrific incident”, Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent said.
He said: “Our overarching objective today is to protect public safety and to locate Kyle Clifford, who is wanted in connection with the murder of the three women in what we believe is a targeted incident.
“We have extensive police resources deployed to various locations in north London and also the Bushey area.
“The manhunt also involves armed police officers and specialist search teams responding at pace in the wake of what has been a horrific incident involving what is currently believed to be a crossbow, but other weapons may also have been used.”
Ages of victims revealed
Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent, said the victims of the Bushey murders were aged 25, 28 and 61-years-old.
Press conference due to begin
A press conference is set to start following the triple murder in Bushey.
Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent of Hertfordshire Police is set to speak.
Triple murder leaves residents ‘shellshocked’
Local councillor Lawrence Brass, who lives close by the scene in Bushey, said: “I didn’t know them personally but I knocked on their door, I was canvassing a few days ago for the General Election.
“I’m sure that their friends will be comforting the remains of the family that are left. These are all my representatives, I know them all.
“At 7pm last night a helicopter landed on the lawn in the development I live in which is 100 yards away from here, but it was an air ambulance, I’m told, and then rumours started circulating about a crossbow.
“The worst thing that’s ever happened in this part of Bushey is a bit of illegal flytipping and then suddenly we get three murders and we’re all a bit shellshocked.
“This is a very traditional, quiet, leafy suburb, we don’t get this sort of thing in this area and I want residents to know that the council will be ensuring that the liaison team is down here and doing everything they can to comfort them and make sure that they are reassured that everything is being done.
“But we’re worried that this guy is still floating around somewhere.”
Resident heard screaming before police arrived
A resident of Ashlyn Close in Bushey where police are investigating the murders of three women said they heard screaming on Tuesday evening as the “absolutely traumatic” incident unfolded.
The 46-year-old, who did not wish to share their name but works in the media, told the PA news agency: “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.”
The resident said multiple ambulances, helicopters and “at least 16 police cars” arrived at the scene quickly, with armed police going from house to house to question locals, request doorbell camera footage and tell them to stay indoors.
The woman said she was upset and stressed to know a man sought in connection with the triple murder is still at large, adding: “It’s really, really stressful now to think that that happened in such a close vicinity and none of us were aware and none of us could help.
“It’s just absolutely traumatic, I think, for the family involved, for everyone.
“I think that’s the stressful thing, that it happened at peak family time between 6pm and 7pm, when people were probably cooking for their kids and getting their kids ready for bed, and all of us in a tight little road, completely unaware of the trauma and tragic circumstances that other people were going through at that particular time.”
Police to hold presser
Police are expected to hold a press conference at 12.30pm.
We’ll be bringing you live updates and a stream of the conference.
Home Secretary being kept ‘fully updated’ Bushey killings
The Home Secretary is being kept “fully updated” on the killings of the three women who were found in Bushey, Hertfordshire, and has urged anyone with information about the case to contact police.
Yvette Cooper said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: “The loss of three women’s lives in Bushey last night is truly shocking. My thoughts are with the family & friends of those who have been killed & with the community.
“I am being kept fully updated. I urge people to support [Hertfordshire Police] with any information about this case.”
Councillor can’t remember murder in ‘quiet neck of the woods’ Bushey
Aerial footage of the scene show a blue and white forensic tent in the front garden of one of the homes in the cul de sac, with a police officer on guard and several police vehicles parked nearby.
Local councillor Laurence Brass, who lives nearby, said the area is “a typical leafy British suburb”.
He told the BBC: “At about eight o’clock last night, I was watching the football on television, and suddenly a helicopter landed in the lawn outside my flat, which is at the top of this road, and then my phone started going, and I was told that there was a major incident here in Bushey and we should all keep away because there was somebody apparently on the run.
“This is not something that happens in Bushey.
“We can’t remember a murder in our rather quiet neck of the woods, so [it’s a] terrible shock and our sympathies and prayers and thoughts are with the families of the three women.
“That really is a terrible thing to happen to anybody, and I’ve gathered they’re all from the same family, which obviously makes it even more tragic, and we’ll do everything we can as the local council to add our source of comfort where we can.”
Ashlyn Close ‘swarming with armed police’, says resident
Sarah Fernandez, 52, arrived back home just after 7.30pm to find Ashlyn Close swarming with armed police.
She said: “ I was the last car allowed into the street before the police closed off access. There were about 15 armed police vehicles parked up. It’s really frightening. We’ve never had anything like this before here.”
Crossbow and other weapons may have been used
Kyle Clifford is believed to be carrying a crossbow but other weapons may also have been used, police said.
Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent, said: “The manhunt also involves armed police officers and specialist search teams responding at pace in the wake of what has been an horrific incident involving what is currently believed to be a crossbow, but other weapons may also have been used.”
Teams of police helping with search
Manhunt involves armed police officers and specialist search teams who are responding “at pace” to the “horrific incident”, Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent said.
He said: “Our overarching objective today is to protect public safety and to locate Kyle Clifford, who is wanted in connection with the murder of the three women in what we believe is a targeted incident.
“We have extensive police resources deployed to various locations in north London and also the Bushey area.
“The manhunt also involves armed police officers and specialist search teams responding at pace in the wake of what has been a horrific incident involving what is currently believed to be a crossbow, but other weapons may also have been used.”
Ages of victims revealed
Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent, said the victims of the Bushey murders were aged 25, 28 and 61-years-old.
Press conference due to begin
A press conference is set to start following the triple murder in Bushey.
Jon Simpson, Chief Superintendent of Hertfordshire Police is set to speak.
Triple murder leaves residents ‘shellshocked’
Local councillor Lawrence Brass, who lives close by the scene in Bushey, said: “I didn’t know them personally but I knocked on their door, I was canvassing a few days ago for the General Election.
“I’m sure that their friends will be comforting the remains of the family that are left. These are all my representatives, I know them all.
“At 7pm last night a helicopter landed on the lawn in the development I live in which is 100 yards away from here, but it was an air ambulance, I’m told, and then rumours started circulating about a crossbow.
“The worst thing that’s ever happened in this part of Bushey is a bit of illegal flytipping and then suddenly we get three murders and we’re all a bit shellshocked.
“This is a very traditional, quiet, leafy suburb, we don’t get this sort of thing in this area and I want residents to know that the council will be ensuring that the liaison team is down here and doing everything they can to comfort them and make sure that they are reassured that everything is being done.
“But we’re worried that this guy is still floating around somewhere.”
Resident heard screaming before police arrived
A resident of Ashlyn Close in Bushey where police are investigating the murders of three women said they heard screaming on Tuesday evening as the “absolutely traumatic” incident unfolded.
The 46-year-old, who did not wish to share their name but works in the media, told the PA news agency: “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.”
The resident said multiple ambulances, helicopters and “at least 16 police cars” arrived at the scene quickly, with armed police going from house to house to question locals, request doorbell camera footage and tell them to stay indoors.
The woman said she was upset and stressed to know a man sought in connection with the triple murder is still at large, adding: “It’s really, really stressful now to think that that happened in such a close vicinity and none of us were aware and none of us could help.
“It’s just absolutely traumatic, I think, for the family involved, for everyone.
“I think that’s the stressful thing, that it happened at peak family time between 6pm and 7pm, when people were probably cooking for their kids and getting their kids ready for bed, and all of us in a tight little road, completely unaware of the trauma and tragic circumstances that other people were going through at that particular time.”
Police to hold presser
Police are expected to hold a press conference at 12.30pm.
We’ll be bringing you live updates and a stream of the conference.
Home Secretary being kept ‘fully updated’ Bushey killings
The Home Secretary is being kept “fully updated” on the killings of the three women who were found in Bushey, Hertfordshire, and has urged anyone with information about the case to contact police.
Yvette Cooper said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: “The loss of three women’s lives in Bushey last night is truly shocking. My thoughts are with the family & friends of those who have been killed & with the community.
“I am being kept fully updated. I urge people to support [Hertfordshire Police] with any information about this case.”
Councillor can’t remember murder in ‘quiet neck of the woods’ Bushey
Aerial footage of the scene show a blue and white forensic tent in the front garden of one of the homes in the cul de sac, with a police officer on guard and several police vehicles parked nearby.
Local councillor Laurence Brass, who lives nearby, said the area is “a typical leafy British suburb”.
He told the BBC: “At about eight o’clock last night, I was watching the football on television, and suddenly a helicopter landed in the lawn outside my flat, which is at the top of this road, and then my phone started going, and I was told that there was a major incident here in Bushey and we should all keep away because there was somebody apparently on the run.
“This is not something that happens in Bushey.
“We can’t remember a murder in our rather quiet neck of the woods, so [it’s a] terrible shock and our sympathies and prayers and thoughts are with the families of the three women.
“That really is a terrible thing to happen to anybody, and I’ve gathered they’re all from the same family, which obviously makes it even more tragic, and we’ll do everything we can as the local council to add our source of comfort where we can.”
Ashlyn Close ‘swarming with armed police’, says resident
Sarah Fernandez, 52, arrived back home just after 7.30pm to find Ashlyn Close swarming with armed police.
She said: “ I was the last car allowed into the street before the police closed off access. There were about 15 armed police vehicles parked up. It’s really frightening. We’ve never had anything like this before here.”
Crime scene of triple murder in Bushey
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Pictured: Scene of the crime in Bushey
Police officers have been pictured at the scene of the crime with a cordon in place on Ashlyn Close.
A police cordon is in place at the scene of a triple murder in Ashlyn Close CREDIT: Tony Kersahw /SWNS
Crime scene of triple murder in Bushey
Residents ‘deeply shocked’ after three women found dead
Residents are “deeply shocked” after three women were found dead at a home in Bushey.
Riaz Hussein, a telecoms specialist in his late 50s, told The Telegraph: “It’s absolutely terrifying. Everyone around here is deeply shocked.
“This is a lovely friendly street where everyone gets on. Lots of professionals live here and we all get on very well. I’m stunned at what’s happened.”
Mr Hussein added: “I don’t recognise the man wanted in connection with this from the picture police have released. I’ve not noticed him around here before.”
County Councillor Laurence Brass echoed the dismay felt by local residents.
“It’s a shock for everyone on the street,” he said. “The worst thing that usually happens around here is fly tipping and now we’ve got three people dead. Utterly shocking.”
A police cordon is in place at the scene of a triple murder in Ashlyn Close CREDIT: Tony Kersahw/SWNS
Map: Police search Bushey and Enfield
Police are searching for Kyle Clifford in Enfield, north London, where he lives and Bushey, Hertfordshire, where the three women were found seriously injured and later died.
Women died despite best efforts of ambulance crew
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called around 7pm on Tuesday July 9 to a property in Ashlyn Close in Bushey.
“Three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance officer vehicle, the Hazardous Area Response Team, the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance and London Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.
“Sadly, despite the team’s best efforts, three women were pronounced dead at the scene.”
Neighbours claim victims were family
A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said she did not know the victims well but they were a friendly family.
“We would see them every day passing by and they would say good morning,” she said.
“It’s really sad what’s happened, very shocking.”
Councillors pay tribute to the three dead women
Local councillors have paid tribute to the three women, adding they are “deeply shocked and saddened” by the incident.
They called the deaths “tragic” and extended their condolences to those affected.
Louise Nicolas, Alan Matthews and Paul Richards, who are local councillors for the area, 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.”
Pictured: Ashlyn Close where three women died on Tuesday
Police were called to a property in Ashlyn Close at around 7pm on Tuesday.
Officers attended the scene alongside the East of England Ambulance Service.
Police called to Ashlyn Close on Tuesday
London police appeal for witnesses
Officers from Enfield Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected triple murder.
Huge police presence in Bushey
Local residents reported a “huge police presence” in Bushey overnight and into the morning, with a force helicopter seen in the grounds of the former American University.
One X user posted: “It’s on my road, Ashlyn Close - It’s cordoned off. There were 11 police cars, an armed response unit, 4 ambulances and a fire engine.
“We’re not allowed to park on our driveway and have had to park round the corner. Whatever happened, it’s really bad and everyone is shaken up.”
Another social media user, called Stu, added before details of the attacks emerged: “Huge police presence in Bushey tonight, and a chopper at the old American University, hope it’s nothing too serious.”
Helicopter pictured near to scene of crime
A helicopter has been photographed nearby Ashlyn Close following a suspected triple murder on Tuesday.
Hertfordshire Police: Have you seen Kyle Clifford?
Police statement in full
Rob Hall Detective Superintendent from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit 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.
“Our enquires will continue over the coming days to ascertain the full circumstances of what happened but I would also like to take this opportunity appeal to anyone who was in the area around Ashlyn Close from around lunchtime on Tuesday until 7pm, and believes they may have seen anything that could assist the investigation, to contact us.
“This incident will of course be of concern to local residents. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in the area today so please do speak to them if you need to.”
Public told not to approach Clifford
Officers have been searching overnight for Clifford, of Enfield, north London. Hertfordshire Police urged anyone with information to come forward and said the suspect is likely in Hertfordshire or north London.
Members of the public have been told not to approach Clifford.
A neighbourhood policing team has been deployed in the local area to reassure residents.
Public told not to approach Clifford