Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party in Chandler's Ford
Police launch investigation after unknown group gains entry to party near Eastleigh, Hampshire.
What to know
- Five teenagers aged 16–17 were seriously injured in a stabbing at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire on Saturday night; police believe an unknown group gained entry to the property.
- A separate stabbing incident occurred at a Halloween party in east London on Wednesday when an 18-year-old was attacked by 8–10 masked men, suffering life-threatening injuries.
- Both incidents remain under police investigation with appeals for witnesses and information from the public.
Hampshire Police Investigating authorityDet Ch Insp Elizabeth Pirie Senior investigating officerLiz Jarvis Eastleigh MP
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Police investigation continues with cordon in place
A police cordon remained in place on Sunday as Hampshire Police continued their investigation. Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Pirie acknowledged the impact on local residents and thanked the community for its patience. Police appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.
“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.”
— Liz Jarvis, Eastleigh MP · source -
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Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party in Chandler's Ford — Five teenagers—three boys aged 16 and two aged 17—were seriously injured after being stabbed at a Halloween party on Park Road in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh. Police were called shortly after 22:30 GMT. Hampshire Police believes an unknown group gained entry to the property before the stabbings.
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Eighteen-year-old stabbed by masked men at east London Halloween party
An 18-year-old was attacked by between eight and 10 masked men at a Halloween party at a community centre in James Close, Plaistow, Newham around 7:45pm. The victim was stabbed multiple times in the torso and arms and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
“The victim was subject to a violent attack, and we want to know if you have any video footage taken during or after the party or witnessed anything that could help with our investigation.”
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first by ITVX, 7d ago · also The Independent, Sky News, BBC
5 more headlines
- Five teenage boys stabbed by 'unknown group' during Eastleigh Halloween party The Independent · 7d ago
- Five teenage boys seriously injured after being stabbed at party on Halloween Sky News · 7d ago
- Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party BBC · 7d ago
- Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party in Chandler's Ford Mastodon · 5d ago
- 5 Teenagers Hospitalized After Being Stabbed at Halloween Party People.com · 5d ago
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first by The Times, 7d ago · also Guardian, BBC
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- Five teenagers hurt in stabbing at Halloween party in Hampshire Guardian · 7d ago
- Inquiries continue after Halloween party stabbings BBC · 6d ago
- Hunt for attackers after Halloween party stabbings BBC · 6d ago
- Third teen arrested after Halloween party stabbings BBC · 5d ago
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