The suspect in the triple murder of three women in Hertfordshire is in a serious condition in hospital and is yet to be questioned, police have said.

Kyle Clifford was discovered by police in Lavender Hill cemetery in Enfield, north London, on Wednesday following a large manhunt.

He was taken to a London hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment. He has not yet been arrested.

Police say a crossbow has been recovered as part of the investigation.

The victims have been named as Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of Sky Sports and BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28.

They were found with serious injuries at a property in Ashlyn Close, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, just before 7pm on Tuesday. They died a short time later.

Hertfordshire police said it had received no previous reports about Clifford or the victims prior to the deaths.

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There have been further police searches at a house in Rendlesham Road, Enfield, on Thursday morning as part of the murder investigation.

Members of police staff were seen wearing gloves and face masks outside the property which was first searched on Wednesday.

Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the victims’ family and loved ones at this devastating and indescribable time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.

“This was an unprecedented attack and we are determined to understand the full circumstances of what happened that evening and the events leading up to it. We are wholly committed to seeking justice for the victims and their family.

“This investigation, as I’m sure people can imagine, will take time. I’d like to reiterate my sincere thanks to the members of public who contacted us yesterday and helped with our enquiries.”

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