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MapUnknown Group Stabs Five Teenagers At Halloween Party In Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
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Five teenage boys stabbed at Halloween party in Chandler's Ford; three 16, two 17. Unknown group gained entry to the party; Hampshire Police appeal for information from the public.
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Stabbing at Halloween party
Five teenagers were seriously injured after being stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh, Hampshire, shortly after 22:30 GMT on Saturday, police said. Hampshire Police said an unknown group gained entry to a party at an address on Park Road before the stabbings, and officers took the injured teens, including three boys aged 16 and two aged 17, to hospital. A police cordon remained in place on Sunday while officers continued their investigation in Park Road and Valley Road.
An eyewitness told the BBC that ambulances and an air ambulance had attended, and another eyewitness said they saw someone running out of the house involved, shouting that he had been stabbed and that he was being chased by two people. Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Pirie acknowledged the impact on local residents and thanked the community for its patience.
Police appeal for witnesses
Hampshire Police said they were called to Park Road just after 10.30pm on Saturday, and detectives established an unknown group had gained entry to the party. Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Pirie said, "We are already hard at work identifying anyone who was at the party who may be able to assist our enquiries," and she added that the investigation sought people who witnessed what took place or filmed relevant footage. Pirie said the scenes were "vitally important for our enquiries" and she urged residents to speak to police if they had concerns or information.
Liz Jarvis, the MP for Eastleigh, posted on X on Sunday, "It's important not to speculate or share unverified information." The Guardian said the force wanted information from anyone who attended the party or had video footage, including doorbell camera recordings covering Park Road and the surrounding area.
Investigation and next steps
Hampshire and Isle of Wight police said all five boys, aged 16 and 17, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after police were called to a property in Park Road just after 10.30pm on Saturday. The investigation continued with scene-of-crime restrictions remaining in place in Park Road and Valley Road, and police continued speaking to witnesses and gathering CCTV and other footage. The Guardian said anyone with information should contact police on 101 or via the force's website, quoting reference 44260534624, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The BBC said a police cordon remained in place on Sunday while officers continued their investigation, and it said Pirie thanked the community for its patience. The Independent reported that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said the boys were found injured after police were called to a property in Eastleigh just after 10.30pm on Saturday.