Five teenagers arrested after stabbing

Officers were first called to Thornhill, Southampton after 21:00 BST on Thursday to reports of an altercation

Five teenagers have been arrested after a man was found with a stab wound.

Police were called to Thornhill, Southampton shortly after 21:00 BST on Thursday to reports of an altercation taking place on the green area between Byron Road, Gerard Crescent and Burke Drive.

Officers patrolling nearby found an 18-year-old man with a stab wound to his torso. He was taken to hospital where he is in a stable condition.

Officers remained in the area on Friday carrying out inquiries and high visibility patrols.

Three 17-year-old boys, all from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and affray.

Police received a second call just after 23:00, relating to the welfare of a 19-year-old man at an address on Boswell Close.

The man later attended hospital for treatment for a hand injury.

The force said it believes this report was linked to the earlier altercation and two further people were arrested.

A 19-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of affray and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and a 17-year-old girl from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

Sgt Louise Taylor said: “We know that those living locally will be concerned to hear of these incidents, however we want to reassure you that we are carrying out thorough and extensive enquiries today in order to establish the full circumstances of what has taken place and robustly deal with those responsible."