Kyle Clifford may still be armed with a crossbow after three women were murdered in Bushey, police have confirmed. A manhunt for the suspect is underway after police found three women with serious injuries in a home in Ashlyn Close just before 7pm yesterday (Tuesday, July 9).
All three women, who are believed to be related, died at the scene. Hertfordshire Police has been searching overnight for Kyle Clifford, from Enfield, who is wanted in connection with the murders.
Officers have told the public not to approach him as he may be armed with a crossbow.
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Detective Superintendent Rob Hall from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: “This is an incredibly difficult incident for the victims’ family and we would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with what has happened.
“Whilst we are still in the early stages of this investigation, we are actively seeking Kyle Clifford who we believe could be in the areas of Hertfordshire or North London. Given the serious nature of the incident, I would ask anyone who knows where he is to contact police immediately. If you believe you see him, please do not approach him and dial 999 straight away. He may still be in possession of a weapon.”
DS Hall continued: “Our enquires will continue over the coming days to ascertain the full circumstances of what happened but I would also like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who was in the area around Ashlyn Close from around lunchtime on Tuesday until 7pm, and believes they may have seen anything that could assist the investigation, to contact us.
“This incident will of course be of concern to local residents. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in the area today so please do speak to them if you need to.”
Neighbours have expressed their shock after three women were murdered just outside of North London. A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said she did not know the victims well but they were a friendly family.
“We would see them every day passing by and they would say good morning,” she said. “It’s really sad what’s happened, very shocking.”
You can report information online, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via the online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting Op Infauna. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.
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