Five injured in 'serious assault' on Halloween
Five people were injured in a serious assault during a Halloween event in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire. Police have cordoned off the area and are actively investigating the incident, which reportedly involved a stabbing at a party.
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Violent incidents during public holidays raise concerns about community safety and local law enforcement response times.
Image caption, A police cordon remains in place on the road in Chandler's Ford
Five people have been injured in a "serious assault" on Halloween, according to police.
Hampshire Police said officers were called to Park Road in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh, overnight and remain at the scene with a police cordon in place.
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