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Sami Quadri

Boyfriend of Bushey crossbow attack victim Hannah Hunt pays tribute to 'love of my life'

A grieving boyfriend has paid tribute to his partner following her tragic death in a crossbow attack in Bushey.

Hannah Hunt, 28, was one of three women who died in what police are calling a “targeted” attack on Tuesday evening.

Her partner Alex Klein shared a poignant photo of the pair on social media with the caption: "RIP the love of my life, I will never forget you, stolen from me too soon. The brightest light in my life. My brave queen for life. Until we meet again... I love you Hansy."

Alex Klein was in a relationship with 28-year-old victim Hannah Hunt

Hannah, the daughter of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, was killed alongside her mother Carol, 61, and sister Louise, 25.

The suspect, Kyle Clifford, identified as Louise's ex-boyfriend, was detained following a 22-hour manhunt and is currently in hospital in a serious condition.

Mr Klein's social media posts included pictures of the couple kissing in a swimming pool and at an investor event, captioned: "Forever with me."

The posts also suggest the couple had holidayed in Tenerife in March last year.

Reports suggest that during the attack, the women desperately attempted to get help, with one calling 999 and another texting her partner to alert the police.

It is believed the suspect shot himself as the net around him tightened, with police saying their staff did not fire their guns during the operation. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the triple murder probe.

Suspect Kyle Clifford (left) and crossbow attack victims (from top) Louise Hunt, sister Hannah and mother Carol (ES Composite)

Police are not seeking anyone else in connection with the triple murder investigation.

The tight-knit community in Bushey has been profoundly shaken by the incident, with devastated locals mourning the loss of "beautiful souls" and lamenting that "they did not deserve this."

On Thursday morning, around 50 people attended a vigil at the local church to remember the women, with many overcome by emotion during the service.

Lea Holloway, 60, a childhood friend of Carol who attended the vigil, described her as a "beautiful person". She added: "We grew up together and were pregnant at the same time. This is the stuff nightmares are made of."

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