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Kyle Clifford found in north London manhunt after deaths of three women | |
A man wanted in connection with the murder of three women in a suspected crossbow attack has been found with injuries, police have said. | |
Kyle Clifford, 26, who is understood to have served in the British army for about a year, was named as a suspect by Hertfordshire police after the deaths of Carol Hunt, 61, and her two daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, at a property in Bushey. | Kyle Clifford, 26, who is understood to have served in the British army for about a year, was named as a suspect by Hertfordshire police after the deaths of Carol Hunt, 61, and her two daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, at a property in Bushey. |
In a press conference on Wednesday, Ch Supt Jon Simpson from Hertfordshire police told reporters the suspected murders were believed to be “targeted”. | In a press conference on Wednesday, Ch Supt Jon Simpson from Hertfordshire police told reporters the suspected murders were believed to be “targeted”. |
A statement from Hertfordshire police said Clifford had been found in north London. | |
On Wednesday afternoon, there was a significant number of police officers seen at Lavender Hill Cemetery, 16 miles from the crime scene and near a property that was searched earlier in the day as part of the manhunt. Paramedics and ambulances were also spotted at the location. | |
Hertfordshire police confirmed Clifford was found with injuries and was receiving medical treatment – though emphasised that no shots were fired. | |
At this stage, police believe the suspect was known to the victims and no one else is being sought in connection with the investigation. | |
DI Justine Jenkins from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit 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. | |
“This investigation is moving at pace and formal identification of the victims is yet to take place.” | |
She added: “Following extensive enquiries, the suspect has been located and nobody else is being sought in connection with the investigation at this time. | |
“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.” | |
Detectives have appealed for information or video footage. |