Five Teenagers Seriously Injured After Stabbing at Chandler’s Ford Party

Five teenagers sustained serious injuries in a stabbing incident at a Halloween party in Chandler’s Ford, near Eastleigh, late Saturday evening. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers were dispatched to a residence on Park Road shortly after 22:30 GMT.

The victims, comprising three 16-year-old boys and two 17-year-old boys, were transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Investigators believe the violence erupted after an unidentified group forced their way into the house party. The injured teens – three boys aged 16 and two aged 17 – were taken to hospital.

Eyewitness accounts provided to investigators describe a chaotic scene. One witness reported seeing an individual fleeing the property, yelling that he had been stabbed and was being pursued by two attackers. Another resident noted that both ambulances and an air ambulance arrived at the location to assist the victims. According to another eyewitness, They saw someone running out of the house involved, shouting that he had been stabbed and that he was being chased by two people.

A police cordon remained established around the property throughout Sunday as forensic teams and investigators processed the scene. Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Pirie acknowledged the significant alarm this incident has caused within the local community and expressed gratitude for the public’s cooperation.

Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis addressed the community via social media on Sunday, stating: “My thoughts are with the victims and their families and all those affected by the incident in Chandler’s Ford last night, and my thanks go to our local police and emergency services for their prompt response.” She further urged members of the public to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information while the investigation continues. It’s important not to speculate or share unverified information.

The police have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses or anyone holding relevant information about the circumstances surrounding the stabbings to come forward to assist with their ongoing inquiries.