Hertfordshire Police launch urgent manhunt after triple murder in Bushey
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A hunt has been launched for a man who is wanted in connection with the murders of three women.
Hertfordshire Police are looking for Kyle Clifford, 26 and from the Enfield area, who is wanted following the murder of three women in Bushey yesterday (July 9).
Officers were called to a property in Ashlyn Close just before 7pm alongside the East of England Ambulance Service and found three women with serious injuries.
Despite their best efforts, the women, who are believed to be related, died a short time later at the scene.
Police are now appealing to anyone who was in the area around Ashlyn Close on Tuesday afternoon and evening and may have seen anything that could assist the investigation.
The public was also urged to not approach Clifford, who may be in Hertfordshire or North London and could be in possession of a weapon.
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.
“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 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.”
You can report information online, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via an online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting Op Infauna.
Alternatively, you can stay 100 percent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.
