Five teenage boys have suffered serious injuries following a stabbing at a Halloween party.
The boys, three aged 16 and two 17, were hurt after an ‘unknown group’ gained entry to a property in Eastleigh, Hampshire, on Saturday night.
Police were called just after 10.30pm and found the five boys with injuries described as ‘serious’. They were all rushed to hospital.
Hampshire Police has launched a probe and is appealing for anyone who may have information – or attended the party – to come forward.
Crime scenes remain in place on Park Road and Valley Road this afternoon.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Pirie said: ‘We are already hard at work identifying anyone who was at the party who may be able to assist our inquiries, 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.
‘I understand the response the local community may have to hearing about this incident this morning, and I do not underestimate the impact our scenes will be having on those living in the area.
‘These scenes are vitally important for our inquiries and we are grateful to the understanding of our communities whilst we work to establish the facts.
‘If you do have any concerns or information, then please do not hesitate to speak to us.’
Anyone who may have information is asked to contact Hampshire Police quoting reference 44260534624.
