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The BBC’s John Hunt and his daughter Amy say their devastation “cannot be expressed in words” after a crossbow attack killed three members of their family.
Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, died at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday evening.
Kyle Clifford, 26, from Enfield, north London, was arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of three counts of murder.
Racing commentator Mr Hunt, along with his other daughter Amy, issued a statement saying the devastation they were suffering “could not be described in words”.
“We would like to thank people for their kind messages and for the support we have received in recent days,” they added.
“They brought us great comfort and we are very grateful.”
They added that they would need space to accept what had happened and “begin the grieving process.”
“While all of this is happening, we ask that you respect our privacy and that of our family and relationships. Thank you.”
Superintendent Rob Hall, of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, previously said the investigation was progressing at pace.
On Thursday, police said a crossbow had been recovered as the investigation continued.
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