Manhunt launched after three injured women die in Bushey

A manhunt has been launched following the deaths of three women who were seriously injured at a house.

Officers were called to Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire, just before 19:00 BST on Tuesday and found three seriously injured women. They all died at the scene.

Hertfordshire Police has been searching overnight for Kyle Clifford, 26, from the Enfield, north London, who is believed to be in Hertfordshire or north London.

Det Supt Rob Hall, from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, appealed to anyone who knows where he is to contact the police immediately.

Police said the three victims were believed to be related and asked for their privacy to be respected.

Det Supt Hall said: “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.”

He also appealed for anyone who was in the area of Ashlyn Close between lunchtime and 19:00 on Tuesday, and who may have something to assist the investigation, to get in touch.

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