Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party in Hampshire

Summarised from BBC Hampshire's report · Updated 6 Nov, 08:37 · Archive

Five teenagers were stabbed at a supervised Halloween party in Chandler's Ford on Saturday night. Police were called shortly after 22:30 GMT to a home in Park Road after an unknown group had gained entry to the event over a garden fence. One boy, 17, remains in hospital in a serious condition. Four other injured teenagers have been discharged from hospital.

Six arrests have been made in connection with the incident. Chief Inspector Rachel Noble said the stabbings were "deeply distressing" and urged the community to "continue to support one another". Police said they would increase their presence in the area with high visibility patrols and engagement with residents, young people and local businesses.

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