Fourth teenager arrested over Chandler's Ford Halloween party stabbing
A fourth boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford. One victim, aged 17, remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.
Fourth arrest made in Chandler's Ford Halloween stabbing investigation
A fourth boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a mass stabbing at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford, portsmouth.co.uk reports. Five teenagers were stabbed at the supervised gathering on the evening of Saturday, 31 October.
The incident took place at an address in Park Road, where a group of uninvited males jumped a garden fence and attacked five boys who had been invited to the party. The assaults continued in surrounding streets. Victims include three boys aged 16 and two aged 17.
Four of the five victims have since been discharged from hospital after suffering serious injuries. A fifth victim, aged 17, remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.
The latest arrest involves a 16-year-old boy from Southampton, detained on suspicion of attempted murder. Police have also been granted a court extension of 36 hours to continue questioning two previously arrested suspects — a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, both from Southampton — who were taken into custody on Monday morning, 2 November, also on suspicion of attempted murder.
A 16-year-old from Bristol, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday night, also remains in police custody.
As part of the investigation, officers have searched three addresses linked to those in custody — two in Southampton and one in Bristol. Several items were seized from the properties.
A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said witnesses who have already made contact do not need to call again. "If you have any information which could assist us, no matter how small it may seem to you, it may be key to our enquiries," the spokesperson said, directing members of the public to an online information portal at orlo.uk/53jdE, or to call 101 quoting reference 44260534624.
Chief Inspector Rachel Noble, district commander for Eastleigh, said the violence on Saturday night "will have undoubtedly been extremely distressing and concerning for everyone who was at the party," and urged those affected to seek the support available to them.
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