CHANDLER'S FORD, England — Five teenage boys suffered serious stab wounds during a Halloween gathering in Hampshire when an uninvited group forced their way into a residential property, according to local law enforcement.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary reported that officers responded to an address on Park Road in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh, shortly after 22:30 GMT on Saturday. Emergency services, including ambulances and an air ambulance, arrived at the scene to treat the victims.
Police cordons were established on Park Road and Valley Road on Sunday as forensic and investigative teams examined the area. Authorities are actively appealing for witnesses, party attendees, and anyone with relevant footage, such as doorbell camera recordings from the surrounding neighborhood, to come forward.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Pirie urged the public to assist with the ongoing inquiry, while local officials expressed support for the victims and their families while urging the community to refrain from sharing unverified details.
