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Third teen arrested after Halloween party stabbings

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In short

Emergency services were called to the Chandler's Ford residence shortly after 22:30 GMT on Saturday following reports of widespread violence. An unknown group had entered the gathering, resulting in five teenagers suffering stab wounds. While three victims were treated and subsequently discharged, two remain hospitalized with serious injuries, including a critically wounded 17-year-old. Investigators are currently holding three teenage suspects in custody, including a 16-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Key points

  • Three teenage suspects are currently in police custody in connection with the stabbings.: Three teenage suspects are currently in police custody in connection with the stabbings.
  • Two victims remain in the hospital with serious injuries while the others have been disch…: Two victims remain in the hospital with serious injuries while the others have been discharged.
  • An unknown group entered the private Halloween event before five teenagers were stabbed.: An unknown group entered the private Halloween event before five teenagers were stabbed.

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A third teenage boy has been arrested after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Hampshire.

Police said they were called shortly after 22:30 GMT on Saturday to Park Road in Chandler's Ford where an "unknown group" had gained entry to the event.

Two boys remain in hospital having suffered serious injuries, with one 17-year-old victim in a life-threatening condition. The others have been discharged from hospital.

A 16-year-old boy from Bristol has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody, as do the two boys arrested on Monday.

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