Victims of triple murder in Hertfordshire confirmed as wife and daughters of BBC commentator John Hunt

It's been confirmed that three women were killed in Bushey, Hertfordshire, last night, were the wife and two daughters of a BBC sports commentator.

Carol Hunt, 61, who was married to BBC Five Live racing commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters died in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday evening.

A massive manhunt has been launched for their suspected killer, Kyle Clifford, 26, who is believed by police to be armed and in Hertfordshire or north London.

The BBC confirmed that Mr Hunt's wife and two daughters had died, in a post on the broadcaster's news website.

People from the racing community have been sharing messages of support for the commentator:

Matt Chapman, broadcaster for ITV Racing and writer for the Sun Racing, said 'We love you pal - racing loves you.'

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