The horse racing community say it is 'impossible to comprehend the pain' BBC commentator John Hunt is feeling after his wife and News Today two daughters were murdered in a deadly crossbow attack. 

Mother Carol, 61, and daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were found fatally injured at their £800,000 detached home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, last night. 

Police sources said the three women were tied up before being shot in a 'targeted attack' that may have also included 'other weapons'.

A huge manhunt is underway to find suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, who is the ex-boyfriend of John's daughter Louise.

The BBC sent a note to Five Live staff today describing their deaths as 'utterly devastating'.

While ITV racing commentator Matt Chapman wrote on X: 'No words needed for what has happened to @HuntyCaller and family News Today.

Carol Hunt, 61, pictured with her BBC commentator husband John Hunt, was found dead along with her two daughters at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire

Victim Louise Hunt is the ex-girlfriend of crossbow suspect Kyle Clifford

Hannah Hunt, sister of Louise and daughter of John, also died after being shot with a crossbow at the family's £800,000 home

ITV racing commentator Matt Chapman wrote on X: 'No words needed for what has happened to @HuntyCaller and family News Today'

'Impossible to comprehend the pain.

Just know we are all here for you John. We love you pal - racing loves you.