Family of sports presenter killed - suspect arrested
In the British town of Bushey, there has been a serious violent crime: During a raid at a residence, the police found three severely injured women - all victims died at the scene. After an extensive manhunt, investigators have now made an arrest.
The suspect, who is alleged to have killed three women in Bushey, near London, has been apprehended, the investigators announced, as reported by the BBC. He is a 26-year-old man. The police had previously searched for him with a large contingent, and the public had been warned. The man is accused of attacking three women aged 25, 28, and 61 with a crossbow. The victims died despite the efforts of emergency services at the scene.
According to the report, the officers managed to apprehend the man in the Enfield area in North London. He is reportedly receiving medical treatment as he was found with injuries. The police in Hertfordshire stated that no shots were fired during the search and arrest. "Following extensive investigations, the suspect was located, and at present, no one else is being sought in connection with the investigation," said Justine Jenkins of the Major Crime Unit of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire to the BBC.
Currently, the investigators believe that the suspect knew the victims. The victims are reportedly the two daughters and the wife of a sports presenter from the broadcaster. The police spoke of a "targeted attack." "This is still an incredibly difficult time for the family of the victims, and we ask that their privacy be respected while they come to terms with what has happened," Jenkins further stated.
Warnings to the Public
The reporter found his family severely injured when he returned home, reported British media. The investigators were called to a house in the town of Bushey in the evening and found the women there. A neighbor reported to the Press Association that he heard screams. After that, chaos ensued, and the investigators blocked off the street.
Since the alleged perpetrator initially went on the run, the authorities warned the public. He could still be in possession of a weapon - possibly a crossbow - they cautioned. They urged witnesses to come forward with tips and warned against approaching the man if spotted. A police officer appealed to the suspect during a press conference broadcast on television, urging him to surrender.
The investigation into the murder and manslaughter of the three women in Bushey has gained international attention. This heinous crime, classified as a serious case of crime, has shocked the community in Great Britain and beyond.
