Inquiries continue after Halloween party stabbings
Police are investigating after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire. An "unknown group" is believed to have gained access to the party held in Park Road.
Three 16-year-olds and two 17-year-olds were taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident, which occurred around 22:30 GMT on Saturday. Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage, including doorbell camera recordings, to come forward.
Churches in Chandler's Ford are offering support, with St Boniface and St Martin in the Wood opening their doors for reflection and to light candles. Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis expressed her shock at the incident and urged people to remain calm and not share information online until the police have completed their work.
Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Pirie stated, "We are working hard to identify anyone who was at the party who can assist our enquiries." Cordons have been set up along Park Road and Valley Road while officers collect witness statements and check homes for video evidence.
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