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A 26-year-old British man,&nbsp;who is a prime suspect in the triple murder of a BBC racing commentator’s family members, including his wife and two daughters, was recently arrested&nbsp;from Bushey in Hertfordshire.&nbsp;

The suspect, Kyle Clifford allegedly attacked the three women when they were at their home in Bushey, with an unusual weapon- a crossbow.

The triple killings left the residents of the UK town stunned. The incident has once again sparked the debate over the use and possession of crossbows.&nbsp;

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The history of using this unconventional weapon in the UK is decades old.&nbsp;

<h2>What is a crossbow?</h2>

A crossbow is a short-range weapon depicting a bow and arrow. It consists of a bow attached to a wooden or metal frame that can fire arrow-like projectiles called bolts.&nbsp;

Crossbows first emerged in England during the medieval times. Historically, they were used as military weapons. They were also widely used in hunting in old times, and are still a common tool in archery and other sporting events.

<h2>UK laws about&nbsp;the use of crossbows</h2>

There is a proper law for owning a crossbow called the Crossbows Act 1987. Under this law, buying a crossbow in England, Scotland and Wales is legal, and owners are not required to register the weapon or hold a licence. Similar legislation covers Northern Ireland too.&nbsp;

However, it is illegal:&nbsp;

- for under-18s to own or buy one

- for under-21s to shoot one, unless under the supervision of someone older

- for owners to rent or lend one to anyone else

- to shoot one in a public space or any private place without permission

The maximum penalty for the sale or hire of a crossbow to anyone under 18 is six months imprisonment or a fine. If a person is found with a crossbow in a public place, they could be prosecuted for possessing an offensive weapon in a public area, which carries a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment.

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While being transported, a crossbow must be kept in a condition in which it cannot be fired. The legislation applies to all crossbows with a "draw weight" - the force needed to pull the bow into the anchor position - of 1.4kg (3lb) or more.

<h2>Recent crossbow attacks</h2>

Although crossbow attacks are rare, with fewer than 10 deaths between 2011 and 2021, there have been a number of high-profile cases.

In one of the most recent cases of crossbow attacks, an Indian man named&nbsp;Jaswant Singh Chail was arrested after going to Windsor Castle with plans to assassinate Elizabeth II with a crossbow. He was jailed for nine years for treason. The incident took place in December 2021.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 26-year-old British man, who is a prime suspect in the triple murder of a BBC racing commentator’s family members, including his wife and two daughters, was recently arrested from Bushey in Hertfordshire.

A 26-year-old British man, who is a prime suspect in the triple murder of a BBC racing commentator’s family members, including his wife and two daughters, was recently arrested from Bushey in Hertfordshire. The suspect, Kyle Clifford allegedly attacked the three women when they were at their home in Bushey, with an unusual weapon- a crossbow. The triple killings left the residents of the UK town stunned. The incident has once again sparked the debate over the use and possession of crossbows. Also Read | Indian-origin semi-nude man goes on a mass groping spree at a water park in Canada, gets arrested The history of using this unconventional weapon in the UK is decades old. What is a crossbow? A crossbow is a short-range weapon depicting a bow and arrow. It consists of a bow attached to a wooden or metal frame that can fire arrow-like projectiles called bolts. Crossbows first emerged in England during the medieval times. Historically, they were used as military weapons. They were also widely used in hunting in old times, and are still a common tool in archery and other sporting events. UK laws about the use of crossbows There is a proper law for owning a crossbow called the Crossbows Act 1987. Under this law, buying a crossbow in England, Scotland and Wales is legal, and owners are not required to register the weapon or hold a licence. Similar legislation covers Northern Ireland too. However, it is illegal: - for under-18s to own or buy one - for under-21s to shoot one, unless under the supervision of someone older - for owners to rent or lend one to anyone else - to shoot one in a public space or any private place without permission The maximum penalty for the sale or hire of a crossbow to anyone under 18 is six months imprisonment or a fine. If a person is found with a crossbow in a public place, they could be prosecuted for possessing an offensive weapon in a public area, which carries a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment. Also Read | UK triple murder: Who is Kyle Clifford? Why did he kill family of BBC radio commentator? | What we know so far While being transported, a crossbow must be kept in a condition in which it cannot be fired. The legislation applies to all crossbows with a "draw weight" - the force needed to pull the bow into the anchor position - of 1.4kg (3lb) or more. Recent crossbow attacks Although crossbow attacks are rare, with fewer than 10 deaths between 2011 and 2021, there have been a number of high-profile cases. In one of the most recent cases of crossbow attacks, an Indian man named Jaswant Singh Chail was arrested after going to Windsor Castle with plans to assassinate Elizabeth II with a crossbow. He was jailed for nine years for treason. The incident took place in December 2021. (With inputs from agencies)

What is crossbow, a medieval-era weapon used in UK triple murder?

UK police on Wednesday (Jul 10) detained a man, after an extensive search campaign, suspected of killing three women in Bushey, northwest of London, with a crossbow. The man was caught in the Hilly Fields area of Enfield, north London. The suspect was found with injuries and was being treated. Police officers fired no shots during the exercise, as per reports in local media.

The tragic incident, which the police termed 'targeted', happened Tuesday as the Hertfordshire Police were called to the murder site just before 7 pm local time. The police found the three women, aged 25, 28 and 61, with critical injuries.

The three victims have been identified as the relatives of&nbsp;news broadcaster BBC's&nbsp;racing commentator John Hunt. His wife and two daughters became targets of the attack, said BBC in a statement. Police earlier said they believed the suspect was known to the victims.

Emergency services were rushed to the scene, including a Hazardous Area Response Team and two air ambulances. However, the ladies were pronounced dead on the scene by the doctors.

<h2>The suspect</h2>

Police have identified the suspect as Kyle Clifford and issued an appeal to the public regarding his whereabouts.

The 26-year-old suspect is understood to have served in the British Army for a brief period until he quit in 2022.&nbsp;

The authorities have advised people not to approach Clifford as he may still be in possession of the crossbow that he may have used in the murder. Police didn’t rule out the possibility of the use of some other weapon.

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Hertfordshire Police Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson on Wednesday directly addressed the suspect through media and urged him to get in touch with police. "Kyle, if you are seeing or hearing this, please make contact," he said.

<h2>UK home secretary's statement</h2>

Meanwhile, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she was constantly being briefed about the situation by the officials. She also urged members of the public with any information to hand it over to police.

"The loss of three women's lives in Bushey last night is truly shocking. My thoughts are with the family &amp; friends of those who have been killed &amp; with the community," she said.

Local city councillor Laurence Brass told local media that the incident had left him "very shocked."

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"We're not used to this in this area, it's a very typical, leafy Bushey suburb… and suddenly we're told there are three murders. We had a helicopter landing at the top of my road last night, police all over the place. So, I'm concerned for residents, who I think are a little bit traumatised by what's going on here," he said.

Notably, people can carry crossbows legally in the UK without having to obtain any government approval. However, they may be asked to provide a reasonable excuse if they are found to be carrying it in public.

(With inputs from agencies)

UK police on Wednesday (Jul 10) detained a man, after an extensive search campaign, suspected of killing three women in Bushey, northwest of London, with a crossbow.

UK police on Wednesday (Jul 10) detained a man, after an extensive search campaign, suspected of killing three women in Bushey, northwest of London, with a crossbow. The man was caught in the Hilly Fields area of Enfield, north London. The suspect was found with injuries and was being treated. Police officers fired no shots during the exercise, as per reports in local media. The tragic incident, which the police termed 'targeted', happened Tuesday as the Hertfordshire Police were called to the murder site just before 7 pm local time. The police found the three women, aged 25, 28 and 61, with critical injuries. The three victims have been identified as the relatives of news broadcaster BBC's racing commentator John Hunt. His wife and two daughters became targets of the attack, said BBC in a statement. Police earlier said they believed the suspect was known to the victims. Emergency services were rushed to the scene, including a Hazardous Area Response Team and two air ambulances. However, the ladies were pronounced dead on the scene by the doctors. The suspect Police have identified the suspect as Kyle Clifford and issued an appeal to the public regarding his whereabouts. The 26-year-old suspect is understood to have served in the British Army for a brief period until he quit in 2022. The authorities have advised people not to approach Clifford as he may still be in possession of the crossbow that he may have used in the murder. Police didn’t rule out the possibility of the use of some other weapon. Watch: UK: Kemi Badenoch 'rips into' Sunak at first shadow cabinet meeting over election × Hertfordshire Police Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson on Wednesday directly addressed the suspect through media and urged him to get in touch with police. "Kyle, if you are seeing or hearing this, please make contact," he said. UK home secretary's statement Meanwhile, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she was constantly being briefed about the situation by the officials. She also urged members of the public with any information to hand it over to police. "The loss of three women's lives in Bushey last night is truly shocking. My thoughts are with the family & friends of those who have been killed & with the community," she said. Local city councillor Laurence Brass told local media that the incident had left him "very shocked." Also read: UK faces fiscal tightrope: IMF urges reforms amid high debt "We're not used to this in this area, it's a very typical, leafy Bushey suburb… and suddenly we're told there are three murders. We had a helicopter landing at the top of my road last night, police all over the place. So, I'm concerned for residents, who I think are a little bit traumatised by what's going on here," he said. Notably, people can carry crossbows legally in the UK without having to obtain any government approval. However, they may be asked to provide a reasonable excuse if they are found to be carrying it in public. (With inputs from agencies)

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