Kyle Clifford, 26, was arrested over the three murders that took place in Bushey, Hertfordshire (Picture: Sky News/Hyde News and Pictures)
A man arrested over the horrific murders of three women killed in a crossbow attack has not been questioned yet by police because he is paralysed.
Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of BBC 5 Live commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at a house in the quiet cul-de-sac of Ashlyn Close, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, just after 7pm on July 9.
The suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, is unlikely to walk again doctors said because of a self-inflicted wound.
He fired a bolt into his upper body before police could get to him on the day after the incident unfolded.
While Clifford has been formally arrested by Hertfordshire Police, the custody clock does not start until he is questioned.
The police force told The Sun: ‘The Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the incident.
‘We would not comment on details of an individual’s medical condition.’
Clifford was found unconscious by police at a cemetery close to his home in Enfield.
Clifford is paralysed from a self inflicted wound (Picture: Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
He is alleged to have taken the three women prisoner at their home.
Louise, who is thought to be his ex, allegedly managed to raise the alarm with her current boyfriend by texting him and he then contacted police.
Mr Hunt has previously paid tribute to his ‘magnificently inspirational’ surviving daughter after the rest of their family was killed in the horrific attack.
Paying tribute to the three victims, Mr Hunt and his third daughter Amy said: ‘The devastation that we are experiencing cannot be put into words.
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BBC racing commentator John Hunt and wife Carol (Picture: Enterprise News and Pictures)
Hannah Hunt was also killed in the ‘unprecedented’ attack (Picture: Enterprise News and Pictures)
Victim Louise Hunt is believed to be the ex-girlfriend of suspect Kyle Clifford (Picture: Enterprise News and Pictures)
‘We would like to thank people for their kind messages and for the support we have received in recent days. These have provided great comfort to us for which we are very grateful.
‘As you can imagine, this is an extremely difficult time for us, and we need time and space to come to terms with what has happened and start the grieving process.’
He continued: ‘Notwithstanding the horrid evil that’s swept through our lives, reeking devastation on an unimaginable scale, the counter to that has been the breathtaking messages of support, some of which are still to be read.
‘Amy, my eldest daughter, has been magnificently inspirational with her control and support for me, which I am trying, trying so hard, to replicate.
‘Every message has felt so important, the same as a reassuring hug.
‘We know people are worried about us, we will get through this. Sending love to everyone, John.’
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