Five teenage boys were seriously injured in a stabbing at a Halloween party in Chandler’s Ford, near Eastleigh, Hampshire, on Saturday evening. The victims, aged 16 and 17, were found by police shortly after 10:30 p.m. and were taken to hospital for treatment.

Authorities reported that an unknown group gained entry to the party at a residence on Park Road before the incident occurred. Hampshire Constabulary established a police cordon in the surrounding area, including Park Road and Valley Road, to secure the scene and assist with the ongoing investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Pirie, leading the inquiry, stated that officers are working to identify all individuals who attended the event and are urging anyone with information, including footage from doorbell cameras or mobile devices, to come forward. “We are already hard at work identifying anyone who was at the party who may be able to assist our inquiries, 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,” she said.

DCI Pirie acknowledged the impact of the police presence on the local community, emphasizing the importance of the cordons in the investigative process. She also encouraged members of the public with concerns or pertinent information to contact the police.

The local Member of Parliament for Eastleigh, Liz Jarvis, expressed sympathy for the victims and their families and thanked emergency responders for their swift action. She further cautioned against speculation or the spread of unverified information regarding the incident.

Community members with any details related to the stabbing are asked to contact Hampshire Constabulary via phone or the force’s website, referencing incident number 44260534624, or to reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers.

The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to determine the circumstances leading to the stabbing and identify all involved parties.