Fourth teenager arrested after five boys stabbed at Halloween party

Summarised from 3 outlets · 11 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 12:56 · Archive

A fourth teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five boys were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire.

Five teenagers were stabbed at a supervised Halloween party in Park Road, Chandler's Ford, shortly after 10.30pm on Saturday. An uninvited group jumped over a garden fence and attacked the invited guests in the garden and nearby streets. One victim, aged 17, remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition. The other four boys, aged 16 and 17, suffered serious injuries but have since been discharged from hospital.

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A 16-year-old from Southampton was arrested most recently. Two other boys, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, both from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday morning and police have been given an extra 36 hours to question them. A 16-year-old boy from Bristol was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday night and remains in custody.

Police have searched three addresses linked to those arrested: two in Southampton and one in Bristol. Several items were seized during the searches as part of the ongoing investigation.

Chief Inspector Rachel Nobel said the attack had turned an evening of friends socialising into a scene of violence. She praised young people who helped victims on the night, saying they had shown 'courage and compassion' by administering first aid. She urged parents and carers to speak to young people who may have witnessed or been affected by the attack.

The vicar of St Boniface Church in Chandler's Ford, Reverend Duncan Hollands, said the community was processing sadness and shock following the incident and that the church would hold a service to give people a chance to 'grieve' and 'be together'. Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis urged the government to treat violent crime as a 'public health emergency'.

How it is being reported

• Two more teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five stabbed at partyOne boy remains in a serious condition in hospitalThe News, Portsmouth · 5 Nov, 13:17
• Two more teens arrested after stabbing at Halloween partyTwo more teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing at a Halloween party.Southern Daily Echo · 5 Nov, 13:03
• Police issue update after five teenagers stabbed at Chandler's Ford partyA police inspector has issued an update on the investigation after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford.Southern Daily Echo · 5 Nov, 12:05
• Community still in shock after Halloween stabbingFive teenagers were left with serious injuries after the attack at a Halloween party in Hampshire.BBC Hampshire · 5 Nov, 06:03
• Fourth boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Halloween party stabbing in HampshireOne of the victims remains in hospital in a life-threatening conditionThe News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 11:28
• Fourth arrest after Halloween party stabbingsAll five boys who were injured had been invited to attend the supervised party on Saturday night.BBC Hampshire · 4 Nov, 11:21
• Fourth arrest after Halloween party stabbing left five in hospitalA fourth teenage boy has been arrested after a Halloween party stabbing left five boys in hospital.Southern Daily Echo · 4 Nov, 11:16
• Fourth arrest after Halloween party stabbing left five in hospitalA fourth teenage boy has been arrested after a Halloween party stabbing left five boys in hospital.Southern Daily Echo · 4 Nov, 11:16
• Everything we know so far as Chandler's Ford stabbing investigation continuesThree teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five boys were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford. Four of the five victims have now been discharged from hospital, but a 17-year-old boy remains in a life-threatening condition. It comes as a neighbour describ…Southern Daily Echo · 4 Nov, 03:30
• Third teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after five boys stabbed at Halloween party in HampshireThird teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murderThe News, Portsmouth · 3 Nov, 15:30
• Third arrest made after five boys stabbed at Chandler's Ford partyA third teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five boys were stabbed at a party in Chandler's Ford.Southern Daily Echo · 3 Nov, 13:53

In this story: Chandler's Ford · Southampton · Bristol · Hampshire · Liz Jarvis · Duncan Hollands · Rachel Nobel

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