Two Southampton teenager boys have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five boys were stabbed at a party in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, leaving one 17-year-old in a life-threatening condition.
The suspects, aged 16 and 17, were arrested following the serious assault in Park Road on Saturday night (31 October).
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were called shortly after 10.30pm following reports that five teenage boys had been stabbed.
The victims, three aged 16 and two aged 17, had been invited to a supervised party at an address in Park Road.
Police said a group of uninvited males had reportedly entered the party by climbing over a garden fence before assaulting five guests in the garden and surrounding roads.
Two of the victims remain in hospital with serious injuries, including a 17-year-old boy whose condition is described as life-threatening.
The other three teenagers have been discharged from hospital.
Both suspects remain in police custody as detectives continue their investigation.
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Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area, speaking to witnesses and identifying CCTV and other available footage.
Police cordons remain in place near the address in Park Road while the investigation continues.
Neighbourhood policing officers are also visiting local schools and colleges to provide reassurance, advice and support to those affected by the incident.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Pirie said: "Whilst the two arrests are a significant development in our investigation, which has moved at pace since the incident was first reported to us, we still urge our communities to contact us with any information, no matter how small it may seem.
"I understand the effect that such an incident will have had on the local community, and I do not underestimate the disruption that our scenes have caused to those living in the area. We are working hard to reduce the impact.
"We are extremely grateful for the understanding of our communities whilst we continue working to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
"If you were at the party and have not spoken with officers yet, or you have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage covering Park Road and the surrounding area, then please get in touch."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101, quoting reference 44260534624.
Information can also be submitted through the police website:
https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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