Five teenagers seriously injured in Halloween party stabbing near Southampton
Emergency services were called to a property in Chandler's Ford last night
Last updated 7 hours ago
Five teenage boys have been seriously injured after being stabbed at a Halloween party near Southampton.
Hampshire Police say emergency services were called just after 10.30pm last night to reports of an incident at a property in Park Road.
Three of the victims are aged 16 and two others are 17. They were were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Detectives believe an unidentified group gained entry to the party.
A police investigation is underway, with crime scenes remaining in place in Park Road and Valley Road.
Senior investigating officer DCI Elizabeth Pirie said: "We are already hard at work identifying anyone who was at the party who may be able to assist our enquiries, whether that be having directly witnessed what took place, having filmed any footage which may be relevant, or who may be able to help us identify the unknown group.
"I understand the response the local community may have to hearing about this incident this morning, and I do not underestimate the impact our scenes will be having on those living in the area. These scenes are vitally important for our enquiries and we are grateful to the understanding of our communities whilst we work to establish the facts.
"If you do have any concerns or information, then please do not hesitate to speak to us.
"We particularly want to hear from anyone who can provide information to support our investigation. If you were at the party and have not spoken with officers yet, or you have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage covering Park Road and the surrounding area, then please get in touch.
"Any information, however small it may seem, could help our enquiries."
Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis has also given her reaction to what's happened.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or via their website, quoting reference 44260534624, or Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or using their website.
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