Two boys charged over Halloween party stabbings in Chandler’s Ford

Two teenage boys have been charged after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Hampshire.

Police were called shortly after 22:30 GMT on Saturday to a home in Park Road in Chandler’s Ford where an “unknown group” had gained entry to the event over a garden fence.

A 16-year-old from Southampton has been charged with attempted murder. A second 16-year-old, also from Southampton, has been charged with wounding with intent.

They have been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.