(CNN) — A man suspected of murdering three women in a crossbow attack in Bushey, southern England, has been arrested, British police say.
“A man has now been arrested in connection with a triple murder which happened on Tuesday evening,” Hertfordshire Constabulary said in a statement Friday.
According to the statement, a 26-year-old man was arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of three counts of murder.
Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the victims’ family at this tragic time.”
“The investigation is moving at pace and as a result, we have now arrested a man. Enquiries are continuing at this time,” he added.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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