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John Hunt family tragedy: Zoe Ball halts radio show with ‘heartbreaking’ message following crossbow attack

Zoe Ball stopped her show this morning to share a heartfelt message to John Hunt and family following the murder of his wife and daughters.

Zoe Ball brought her show to a pause today to share a message of support for her BBC co-star, John Hunt, and his family. John’s wife, Carol, 61, and two of his daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were tied up and shot with a crossbow in their home in Hertfordshire. John Hunt is our colleague and our friend, not just to the current 5 Live Sports team but to all of those who have worked here with him over the past 20 years and also to all of you who have enjoyed his superb commentaries,” he said.

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