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Officers from our Major Crime, CID and other investigation teams have been working hard to review information provided and evidence captured so far since the incident on Saturday night (31 October).
Overnight, a 16-year-old boy from Bristol has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody at this time, as do the two boys arrested yesterday.
The investigation was launched after five boys, who had been invited to a supervised party at an address in Park Road, were stabbed just after 10.30pm on Saturday.
It was established by officers at the scene that an uninvited group had jumped a fence in the garden, before seriously assaulting the victims, three who are aged 16 and two aged 17, there and in surrounding streets.
Four of the boys suffered serious injuries and have now been discharged from hospital. The fifth, aged 17, does remain in hospital in a life-threatening condition.
Our investigation continues today, with officers continuing to review video footage and information provided by witnesses as they piece together the movements of those involved on the night.
DCI Elizabeth Pirie, senior investigating officer, said: "I want to thank everyone who has already come forward to speak about what they saw on the night, or share with us any footage they have.
"Our team are working incredibly hard to understand what happened and identify anyone who may have been involved.
"We now have arrested three boys, but we still want to hear from you if you have any information which could assist us. However small it may seem to you, it may be key to our enquiries."
You can contact us by calling 101, and quoting the reference 44260534624, or by going to our website: Public Portal
You can also submit information, 100 per cent anonymously, through the independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111, or on their website: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers
As the investigation continues, our local policing team are also carrying out additional patrols and giving support to schools and colleges this week.
Chief Inspector Rachel Noble, district commander for Eastleigh, said: "The violence witnessed on Saturday night will have undoubtedly been extremely distressing and concerning for everyone who was at the party.
"It is really important to us that everyone knows what support is available for them, should they want to talk about, and how they can report anything to us so the investigation team can continue with their enquiries.
"Local officers will also continue to be out in the area of Park Road, so if you do have any concerns or need to speak about anything then do not hesitate to do so when you see them." Please visit the Victim Care Hub for more information, advice and support - Home - Home - Hampshire Victim Care Hub 
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