BBC commentator John Hunt’s wife and daughters were killed

Forensic technicians at the scene in Bushey in Hertfordshire where three women were killed on Tuesday. Photo: Jacob King / PA via AP / NTB

The 26-year-old man who is suspected of the triple murder is the ex-boyfriend of one of the murder victims.

Thursday 11 July at 09:47

The short version

• The 26-year-old suspect in a triple murder in England is the ex-boyfriend of one of the victims, according to British media.
• The three women killed are the wife and daughters of BBC sports commentator John Hunt.
• The murders took place in a house in Bushey, north-west London.
• Police arrested the suspect after an extensive manhunt.

Sea view

The newspaper Daily mail writes that the man who is now arrested broke up with Louise Hunt (25) last week.

The three women were Carol Hunt (61), Louise Hunt (25) and Hannah Hunt (28) who were found seriously injured in a house in Bushey in Hertfordshire north-west of London.

Police and paramedics tried to save them, but all three were pronounced dead a short time later.

The three women are the wife and two daughters of BBC sports commentator John Hunt, who points out the broadcaster own.

Killed: Louise (TV) and Hannah Hunt Photo: Private

Police ran

A large contingent of police and paramedics attended a cemetery in Enfield, North London, on Wednesday evening. according to The blocked area is BBC.

On Wednesday evening, the BBC reported that the suspect was arrested. Police in Herts say the man was arrested after a long and extensive search in the Yellow Road area.

Police said last night that he was being treated and, according to some British media, had been taken to a trauma centre.

Police did not fire any shots during the arrest, police said, according to the BBC.

Many helicopters, including the BBC, hovered over the cemetery in Enfield earlier Wednesday night, according to the paper. The BBC helicopter then captured a large contingent of police searching the cemetery, accompanied by police dogs.

The BBC also says that a crossbow is said to have been used in connection with the murders.

This photo of John Hunt and Carol Hunt has been shared by the BBC since 2015. Photo: Private / BBC

Quiet neighborhood

Neighbors say they heard screaming from the apartment building, which is located in an otherwise quiet cul-de-sac.

One of the neighbors spoken to by the BBC described the incident as “tragic and terrifying”. Another, Derek Turner, says it happened very suddenly:

– There were police cars everywhere. Armed police in black uniforms with semi-automatic weapons. I thought it was a terrorist thing.

People lay flowers at the scene of the crime. Photo: Jonathan Brady / PA Photos / NTB

According to police detective Rob Hall, he was previously believed to be hiding in London or the nearby county of Hertfordshire.

– This will undoubtedly send shock waves through the local community and Hertfordshire. I am being kept up to date by the police on any new information and movements of the offender, Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards wrote on X.

The police on the street outside the house where the women were found. Neighbors describe the neighborhood as quiet and peaceful to the BBC. Photo: James Manning / AP / NTB

– Here you are

Some commentators have sympathized with John Hunt. Among other things, Hunt worked as a commentator in horse racing.

– It is impossible to accept the pain. Just know we are here for you John. We love you my friend, “racing” loves you, horse racing commentator Matt Chapman writes on X.