Triple crossbow attack suspect Kyle Clifford fighting for his life in hospital after being found in cemetery

Triple murder suspect Kyle Clifford remains in hospital after being found with injuries in a cemetery in north London on Wednesday

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Georgina Cutler

By Georgina Cutler


Published: 11/07/2024

- 07:37

Updated: 11/07/2024

- 08:31

A huge manhunt for Kyle Clifford was underway after three women were found fatally injured

Triple murder suspect Kyle Clifford remains in hospital after being found with injuries in a cemetery in north London on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old is said to be fighting for his life after being taken to a major trauma centre for treatment following a manhunt for the alleged killer.


BBC racing commentator John Hunt’s wife and their two daughters were found fatally injured in a house in Ashlyn Close, in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

A huge manhunt was launched after Carol Hunt and her two daughters, Hannah and Louise were tied up and killed with a crossbow.

Kyle CliffordTriple crossbow attack suspect Kyle Clifford fighting for life in hospital after being found in cemeteryPA

Suspected killer, Clifford was found with injuries in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield County.

Hertfordshire Police said no shots had been fired.

Footage appears to show the alleged killer being stretchered out of the cemetery by paramedics.

Clifford - who is a British Army veteran - was believed to have been known to the victims, Hertfordshire Police has claimed.

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Neighbours reportedly heard screams on the quiet cul-de-sac between 6.30pm and 7pm.

Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins said: “Following extensive inquiries, 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.

"We would still appeal for anyone with information or footage to please contact police directly.”

Lavender Hill Cemetery

Suspected killer Clifford was found with injuries in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield County

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The crossbow killings prompted Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to urgently consider tougher laws.

A Home Office spokesperson said: "This is an appalling incident and the Home Secretary is being kept updated by the police.

"We keep legislation under constant review and a call for evidence was launched earlier this year to look at whether further controls on crossbows should be introduced.

"The Home Secretary will swiftly consider the findings to see if laws need to be tightened further."

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