BBC staff have been issued with a statement following the horrific deaths of commentator John Hunt's wife and two daughters.
The three women were victims of a crossbow attack in Hertfordshire, the broadcaster has confirmed. Police have launched a large scale manhunt following the incident.
Staff at BBC 5 Live have been sent a note following the attack. In the statement, the organisation described the incident as 'utterly devastating'.
Bushey triple murder LIVE: Latest updates as BBC commentator John Hunt's wife and daughters victims The note read: “The news today about John Hunt’s family is utterly devastating.
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