GoFundMe launched in support of John Hunt and daughter Amy

Racing’s pledge to support John Hunt after his wife and two daughters were killed in a crossbow attack has led to the creation of a GoFundMe page.

Carol Hunt, 61 along with daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at their Hertfordshire home on Tuesday, with Kyle Clifford, 26, arrested on suspicion of their murders after he was found with injuries in the Hilly Fields area of Enfield, north London a day later.

On Saturday the BBC 5 Live commentator and Sky Sports Racing presenter, along with his third daughter Amy, said in a statement “the devastation we are experiencing cannot be put into words”.

BHA chief executive Julie Harrington said she expected the racing community to “rally around” Hunt and a GoFundMe page has been set up with the blessing of the Hunt family by racing broadcaster Matt Chapman and Betway’s head of communications Chad Yeomans.

The page aims to raise £50,000 to support the family and on Sunday afternoon had already passed the £17,000 mark.

Writing on the page, Chapman said: “It’s with a heavy heart that this GoFundMe is set up for the Hunt family after the horrific events in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9.

“Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were murdered while at the home they loved.

“They are the wife and children of much-loved sports commentator John Hunt, widely seen as one of the most talented and nicest blokes you could meet. Also a true family man. Hunty has always oozed decency.

“This GoFundMe page has the blessing of John and his family. I am sure, like me, you have been left numb by what has happened.

“I want to help. What can I do? That is a question many of you will be asking and have asked John in hundreds/thousands of messages that have meant so much to those involved.

“Well, what we can do is raise as much money as possible for the Hunt family, in particular daughter Amy. On the back of the horror, I know John would so dearly love Amy to be able to get through life without any financial worries.

“Of course, during these devastating times life continues. If we can relieve any stress for the Hunts then why wouldn’t we all do so?

“This is a special family that has been left heartbroken. Please give anything you can to show them just how much we care and love them.”