John Hunt returns to work 60 days after wife and daughters killed at home in crossbow attack

BBC racing commentator John Hunt has returned to air just weeks after his wife and daughters were killed in a crossbow attack.

On July 9, Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were seriously injured at their home in Hertfordshire.

A manhunt was launched and suspect Kyle Clifford was arrested after being found unconscious in a cemetery.

He remains in hospital after suffering a self-inflicted wound.

Just 60 days after the tragedy, Hunt returned to work covering all seven races at Brighton for Sky Sports on Monday.

His commentary for At The Races is his first appearance since the attack.

Hunt missed the Paris Olympics where he would have commentated on the swimming events for the BBC.

The Sky Sports commentator said the decision to return to Brighton was deliberate.

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He said: “It’s been 60 days since my girls, Carol, Hannah and Louise were killed and whilst Amy and I still feel so wounded and vulnerable, returning to work at Brighton felt achievable and realistic.

“Carol and I had our last weekend away together in Brighton at the end of May and looking out from the press box, out to sea, my knees buckled recalling us on the wild rapids ride on the pier just over three months ago.

“Soaked to the skin and laughing like teenagers.

“But I know the girls are with me, at all times and would have been gently encouraging me to take a breath or two and stride on.

“The warmth from everyone at the track was so striking with hugs and kindness washing over me all day.

“My thanks to everyone who has contacted me, to Racetech, who made things so straightforward, and all racegoers who said hello.

“Amy and I are determined to take small steps forward whenever we feel able. To that end, today was a good day and I’m grateful for it.”