Two teenagers charged over Halloween party stabbing in Chandler's Ford

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 6 Nov, 10:42 · Archive

Two 16-year-olds from Southampton have been charged after five boys were stabbed at a supervised Halloween party in Chandler's Ford on 31 October.

Two 16-year-old boys from Southampton have been charged following an attack at a supervised Halloween party in Chandler's Ford on the evening of 31 October. Police were called shortly after 22:30 to a house on Park Road after an uninvited group gained entry to the gathering by jumping a garden fence.

One 16-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and the other with wounding with intent. Both have been remanded in custody and were due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Friday, 6 November. Because of their ages, neither can be named.

Five boys, aged 16 and 17, suffered serious injuries in the assault. Four have since been discharged from hospital, though one 17-year-old remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Police confirmed that six boys have been arrested in total as part of the investigation. In addition to the two charged, four other teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Two of those arrested earlier were released on bail with conditions, as were a further two 16-year-olds arrested on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. All four released on bail face strict conditions including restrictions on where they can travel and who they can contact.

Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Pirie, leading the investigation, thanked witnesses and those who had come forward to assist police with their enquiries, noting the incident had been 'a really distressing time' for those at the party.

How it is being reported

• Two teenagers charged after boys stabbed at Halloween partyTWO 16-year-olds have been charged in connection with a stabbing in Chandler's Ford that left five teenagers with serious injuries. A 16-year-old boy from Southampton has been charged with attempted murder, while another 16-year-old, also from Southampton, faces a charge of wounding with intent. …Romsey Advertiser · 6 Nov, 09:54
• Teenager charged with attempted murder and another charged with wounding at Halloween party attackOfficers arrested six people in totalThe News, Portsmouth · 6 Nov, 09:40
• Two boys charged over Halloween party stabbingsFive boys who were guests at the supervised Halloween party on Saturday night were stabbed.BBC Hampshire · 6 Nov, 09:29
• Two teens charged after five boys stabbed at Halloween partyPolice have issued an update on the Chandler's Ford stabbing investigation with two 16-year-olds being charged by police. A 16-year-old boy from Southampton has been charged with attempted murder, while another 16-year-old, also from Southampton, faces a charge of wounding with intent. The charge…Southern Daily Echo · 6 Nov, 09:16
• Two teens charged after five boys stabbed at Halloween partyPolice have issued an update on the Chandler's Ford stabbing investigation with two 16-year-olds being charged by police.Southern Daily Echo · 6 Nov, 09:16
• 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.Romsey Advertiser · 5 Nov, 13:49

In this story: Southampton · Chandler's Ford · Hampshire · Park Road · Southampton Magistrates' Court

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