Two boys charged, one with attempted murder, after Chandler's Ford Halloween party attacks
One of the five victims remains in hospital in a serious condition
Two 16-year-old boys have been charged after five teenagers were seriously assaulted at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford.
Police said a boy from Southampton, who was arrested on Monday morning, has been charged with wounding with intent. This followed consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.
A second boy from Southampton, who was arrested on Tuesday, has been charged with attempted murder.
Neither boy can be named for legal reasons.
Both have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court today, 6th November.
The charges follow a report that five boys, aged 16 and 17, suffered serious injuries while attending a supervised party at a house on Park Road. This was just after 10.30pm on Saturday 31st October.
Police said it is alleged an uninvited group gained entry to the party before seriously assaulting the victims.
Four of the victims have been discharged from hospital. One remains there in a serious condition.
Six boys have been arrested in total as part of the investigation.
Police said two had previously been bailed with conditions.
Two further 16-year-old boys from Southampton, who were arrested on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, have also been released on bail.
All four boys have strict bail conditions in place, including locations they cannot travel to and people they cannot communicate with. Police said these conditions are monitored to make sure they are being complied with.