Five teenage boys injured in Hallowe'en party attack in Chandler's Ford

What happened

Five teenage boys were injured in an attack at a Hallowe'en party on Park Road in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh in Hampshire. Police were called to the property just after 10.30pm on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said the boys, aged 16 and 17, were all taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police describe the attackers as an 'unknown group' that gained entry to the party. Citing Hampshire Police, Ziare reported that three of the boys were 16 and two were 17, and that they had knife wounds.

Police appeal

Investigators are asking anyone who attended the party, or who has footage, to come forward. DCI Elizabeth Pirie, the senior investigating officer, said officers were working to identify anyone at the party who may have seen what happened, filmed relevant footage or could help identify the unknown group. The force asked for CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam and doorbell camera footage covering Park Road and the surrounding area. Scenes remain in place in Park Road and Valley Road. Officers have begun speaking to witnesses and checking camera footage.

“Any information, however small it may seem, could help our enquiries.”

Witness accounts

A witness told the BBC that several ambulances and an air ambulance attended the scene. Another witness said they saw a person run from the house shouting that he had been stabbed, with two people chasing him. An eyewitness also told the BBC that teenagers at a party in the area were heard saying they had been stabbed. In a statement, the Eastleigh Police team said the incident would be 'concerning for local residents' and that it was 'actively investigating the circumstances'.

Political response

Liz Jarvis, the MP for Eastleigh, said on X on Sunday, 1 November 2026, that her thoughts were with the victims, their families and everyone affected by the incident in Chandler's Ford on the evening of 31 October. She thanked local police and emergency services for their prompt response. Her post also urged people to avoid speculation.

“It's important not to speculate or share unverified information.”

The investigation remains open, and police have asked anyone with information to get in touch.