Two Southampton teens charged in Chandler's Ford party stabbing

Police have charged two 16-year-old boys from Southampton in connection with a stabbing attack at a supervised party on Park Road, Chandler's Ford, on the night of Oct. 31. One teenager faces an attempted-murder charge, while the other is charged with wounding with intent. Both were remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Nov. 6.

The incident left five boys, aged 16 and 17, with serious injuries; four have been discharged from hospital and one remains in serious condition. Investigators say an uninvited group entered the party before the assault began.

Chief Inspector Rachel Nobel said the event turned “a party where friends were enjoying socialising together into a scene of violence” and stressed that the investigation is being treated with “the utmost seriousness.” She added that police will use all powers to hold those responsible to account and acknowledged the distress caused to the local community.

Six boys have been arrested as part of the inquiry. Two were released on bail with strict conditions, and a further two 16-year-old suspects were also released on bail with monitoring of their movements and contacts.