What we know so far: Man stabbed on Perran Road in Millbrook

Police have confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has been charged after an 18-year-old was seriously injured.

Here is what we know so far:

What happened?

Emergency services rushed to Perran Road at 6.32pm on Friday following reports of an altercation between a group of teenagers.

An 18-year-old man was stabbed and rushed to hospital.

He suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Police set up a cordon in the area on Friday night and officers remained on the scene on Saturday.

What have police said?

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 6.32pm yesterday (19 May) to reports of a stabbing in Perran Road, Southampton.

"It was reported one person was stabbed in an altercation involving a group of teenagers.

"An 18-year-old male from Southampton suffered serious, but not life threatening, injuries and was taken to hospital.

"Officers are currently investigating the circumstances around this incident and would like anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 44230198195."

Has anyone been arrested?

Following the initial police statement, officers arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection to the incident the next day.

Two days after the incident the same 15-year-old was charged with wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public space.

He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday, May 23.

What have residents said?

One resident, a 39-year-old woman who has asked not to be named, lives on Kendal Avenue, which is next to Perran Road.

She said: "It's absolutely out of control.

"Apparently, it was a big group of kids, I don't understand what they could be fighting over for someone to end up stabbed.

"Why are there children carrying knives? It's never going to end, it's just getting worse.

"Police have been here all day, they taped all the road off yesterday and only residents are allowed past."

Police cordon set up on Perran Road, Southampton. (Image: Lee Whitbread)

A 77-year-old lady, who has lived in the area for more than 30 years, said: "It's scary when it happens on your doorstep.

"You really don't expect it. I can't begin to imagine how the parents of the young man feel.

"I'm glad the police are taking this seriously."

Redbridge councillor, Lee Whitbread said he saw the cordon as he travelled from work.

He said: "A large police presence has been deployed in the Millbrook area following unconfirmed reports of stabbings.

"Perran Road is closed to traffic while police officers taped off the area and secured the road.

"Clearly any reports of this nature are extremely concerning and cause anxiety in the community.

"Incidents such as these are extremely rare and I along with my Redbridge Councillor colleagues will be reaching out to Hampshire police to seek assurances on wider community safety.

"My thoughts are with the injured person or people and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact Hampshire Police."