Five teenage boys were seriously injured after being stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, on Saturday night. Police said they believe an unknown group gained entry to the party and are appealing for witnesses and information to help identify the group.
The injured teenagers, three aged 16 and two aged 17, were taken to hospital. The incident occurred at a property on Park Road shortly after 22:30 GMT.
Hampshire Police said it believes an unknown group gained entry to the party before the stabbings. An investigation was launched and scenes remained in place on Sunday in Park Road and Valley Road.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Pirie said the force is working to identify the people involved. "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," she said. Pirie appealed for anyone with CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage from the area to get in touch.
An eyewitness told the BBC that ambulances and an air ambulance attended. Another witness described seeing someone run from the house shouting he had been stabbed and was being chased.
Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis said on X: "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. It's important not to speculate or share unverified information."
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The attack targeted a private Halloween party, resulting in serious injuries to five teenagers.
- The perpetrators remain at large, with police urgently seeking the public's help.
- The local MP has called for calm and patience while the investigation proceeds.
Background
Chandler's Ford is a suburb of Eastleigh in Hampshire. The incident occurred on Halloween night, 31 October 2026. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is handling the investigation.
Key Perspectives
Hampshire Police: Believes an unknown group of attackers is responsible and is appealing for witnesses and footage from the area.
Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis: Offered sympathy to the victims and their families, thanking emergency services, and warned against sharing unverified information.
What to Watch
- Whether the police investigation identifies the unknown group.
- Updates on the condition of the five teenage victims in hospital.
- The public response to the police appeal for information and footage.
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- SupportedFive teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Hampshire.The Independent UK: “Five teenage boys have been seriously injured after being stabbed at a Halloween party in Hampshire.”
- Partly supportedPolice appealed for witnesses after an unknown group attacked the party.BBC News: “Hampshire Police said it believes an unknown group gained entry to a party at an address on Park Road before the stabbings. The force has appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.”
- SupportedFive teenage boys were seriously injured at a Halloween party in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, on Saturday night.BBC News: “Five teenagers have been seriously injured after being stabbed at a Halloween party, police have said. Officers were called to Park Road in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh, shortly after 22:30 GMT on Saturday.”
- SupportedThe injured teenagers were three 16-year-olds and two 17-year-olds, and were taken to hospital.BBC News: “The injured teens - three boys aged 16 and two aged 17 - were taken to hospital.”
- SupportedPolice said they believe an unknown group gained entry to the party before the stabbings.BBC News: “Hampshire Police said it believes an unknown group gained entry to a party at an address on Park Road before the stabbings.”
- SupportedThe incident happened at a property on Park Road shortly after 22:30 GMT.BBC News: “Officers were called to Park Road in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh, shortly after 22:30 GMT on Saturday.”
- SupportedScenes remained in place on Sunday in Park Road and Valley Road.The Independent UK: “An investigation was launched and scenes remain in place in Park Road and Valley Road.”
- SupportedDCI 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.”The Independent UK: “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.”
- SupportedPirie appealed for anyone with CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage from the area to contact police.The Independent UK: “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.”
- SupportedAn eyewitness told the BBC that ambulances and an air ambulance attended.BBC News: “Earlier, an eyewitness told the BBC ambulances and an air ambulance had attended.”
- SupportedAnother witness saw someone run from the house shouting that he had been stabbed and was being chased.BBC News: “Another eyewitness said they saw someone running out of the house involved, shouting that he had been stabbed and that he was being chased by two people.”
- SupportedEastleigh MP Liz Jarvis said on X: “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. It's important not to speculate or share unverified information.”BBC News: “In a post on X on Sunday, Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis said: "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. "It's important not to speculate or share unverified information."”