BBC star John Hunt's daughter texted for help before being found alive with crossbow bolt in chest

Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were all found fatally injured at the family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, just after 7pm on July 10

BBC sports commentator John Hunt's daughter Hannah was discovered alive with a "crossbow bolt in her chest" after being tied up, an inquest has heard.

The inquest at Hertfordshire Coroner's Court was informed that Hannah had sent a text to someone on July 10, saying she had been "tied up" at their family residence in Bushey.

In the message, she urged the recipient to contact the police and indicated that the perpetrator was still present at the house, according to a statement from a Coroner's officer during the brief hearing. Following this, Ms Hunt managed to call the authorities herself, reporting that she, her mother, and sister had been shot, providing her address before the line went dead.

Upon arrival, the police found her at the main entrance of the house, a crossbow bolt lodged in her chest, Senior Coroner for Hertfordshire Geoffrey Sullivan was informed.

Carol Hunt, aged 61, wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, all died from the injuries at their home in Ashlyn Close shortly after 7pm on July 10.

The coroners' court heard Carol died from stab wounds, while Hannah and Louise died from crossbow bolt injuries.

A man apprehended on suspicion of their murders has yet to be interrogated by the police. The investigative team is awaiting confirmation from medical personnel regarding Kyle Clifford's fitness before they can proceed to question him about the harrowing triple homicide in the seemingly tranquil suburban dwelling.

Hertfordshire Police have provided an update, confirming "the suspect remains arrested, currently under medical care in hospital. Due to his condition, questioning has been on hold, while major crime unit detectives are pressing forward with their inquiries".

Clifford was apprehended within 24 hours following an extensive search. Suffering from suspected self-inflicted wounds, he was discovered in Enfield's Hilly Fields.

Mr Hunt and his surviving daughter Amy expressed their immense grief, saying: "The devastation that we are experiencing cannot be put into words."

Speaking of Amy, Mr Hunt stated: "Notwithstanding the horrid evil that's swept through our lives, wreaking devastation on an unimaginable scale, the counter to that has been the breath-taking messages of support, some of which are still to be read."

"Amy, my eldest daughter, has been magnificently inspirational with her control and support for me, which I am trying, trying so hard, to replicate. Every message has felt so important, the same as a reassuring hug. We know people are worried about us. We will get through this."