Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party

A police cordon remained in place on Sunday in Chandler's Ford Five teenagers have been seriously injured after being stabbed at a Halloween party in Hampshire, police have said. Officers were called to Park Road in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh, shortly after GMT on Saturday. The injured teens - three boys aged 16 and two aged 17 - were taken to hospital. Hampshire Police said it believes an unknown group gained entry to a party at an address on Park Road before the stabbings. The force has appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward. A police cordon remained in place on Sunday while officers continue their investigation. Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Pirie acknowledged the impact on local residents and thanked the community for its patience. Earlier, an eyewitness told the BBC ambulances and an air ambulance had attended. Another eyewitness said they saw someone running out of the house involved, shouting that he had been stabbed and that he was being chased . Police said they recognised the incident was concerning for local residents Responding to the incident, Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis said: "My thoughts are with the victims and their families and the local community at this time, and my thanks goes to the emergency services for their swift response. "I know many people will be shocked and upset . This area is generally very safe and welcoming. "I hope that residents feel reassured that the police are doing all that they can and I would urge people not to speculate or share information from unverified sources."