By Basant El-Faramawy
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing at a Halloween party in Eastleigh, Hampshire, that left five boys seriously injured. The attack occurred Saturday night at a supervised gathering on Park Road in Chandler's Ford, where police found the victims at around 10:30 p.m.
Victims and Arrests
All five victims, aged 16 or 17, had been invited to the party. Two remain hospitalized, with one in a life-threatening condition. A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, both from Southampton, are in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police Investigation
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said a group of uninvited males entered the property via a garden fence before assaulting the five boys. Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Pirie described the arrests as a significant development but urged anyone with information, including doorbell camera footage from Park Road and surrounding areas, to contact police quoting reference 44260534624.
Community Reassurance
Officers will visit local schools and colleges to provide reassurance. DCI Pirie acknowledged the incident's impact on the community and said police are working to reduce disruption while establishing the full circumstances.
