Three women – aged 25, 28 and 61 – are understood to be Carol Hunt and two of her daughters, family of BBC racing commentator John Hunt.
.....under government guidance anyone who carries a crossbow in public without “reasonable excuse” faces up to four years behind bars.
After three women were found dead in Bushey, Hertfordshire, the new home secretary, Yvette Cooper, said she will “swiftly” consider findings of the review to see if the laws need to be tightened further.
A crossbow is a serious stealth weapon. Silent and as deadly as a handgun. Far more powerful and much greater impact and range than a compound bow. In Michigan many archery deer and bear hunters have switched to crossbows since they were made legal to hunt with. I use crossbows, compound and recurve myself. Crossbow for trophy hunting, compound to fill the larder and recurve in December when I just want to get out there in Michigans winter wonderland.