Five teenagers were seriously injured following a stabbing attack at a Halloween party in Chandler’s Ford. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers were dispatched to a property on Park Road, near Eastleigh, shortly after 22:30 GMT on Saturday. The victims include three 16-year-old boys and two 17-year-olds, all of whom were transported to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities believe that an unidentified group forced their way into the house before the violence occurred.
Eyewitness accounts provided to the media describe a chaotic scene, with one witness reporting that a person fled the home while shouting about being stabbed and pursued by two individuals. Another eyewitness noted that both land ambulances and an air ambulance arrived to provide emergency assistance. 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 active at the scene on Sunday as investigators continued their work. Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Pirie acknowledged the distress caused to local residents and expressed gratitude for the community’s cooperation during the ongoing inquiry. Police have formally appealed for any witnesses or anyone with relevant information to contact the force.
Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis addressed the community in a social media post 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 the public to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculation regarding the investigation. It’s important not to speculate or share unverified information.
