Kyle Clifford, 26, has been charged with the murders of a woman and two of her daughters in a crossbow attack at their home.

Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were found fatally injured in a property in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 9 July.

The 26-year-old from north London has been remanded in custody and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later today, Bedfordshire Police have said.

He has been charged with, three counts of murder, false imprisonment, and two counts of possession of offensive weapons.

Kyle CliffordHertfordshire Police

Lisa Ramsarran, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Thames and Chiltern, said: “Our thoughts remain with the Hunt family and all those who have been affected by this tragic incident.

“As criminal proceedings are active, there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online that could prejudice the defendant’s right to a fair trial.”

John Hunt's daughters Hannah and Louise were killed along with their mother CarolFacebook

John Hunt and his wife Carol