A teenager has been seriously injured after being stabbed in the abdomen late on Halloween night.

Officers were called at 11.23pm to reports that an 18-year-old man had been located with a stab wound to his abdomen on Shorts Road.

He has been taken to hospital where he remains with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who was out in the area and saw what happened or the moments leading up to it.

“We believe there were a number of people in the Shorts Road and New Century Park area who likely saw what happened, and we would really like to hear from them.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who was driving through the area at the time and has dash cam footage that may assist our investigation.

“Or perhaps you live locally and have Ring Doorbell or CCTV cameras that may have captured something?”

Detective Inspector for Eastleigh and Hedge End, Emma Barrow, said: “I know that news of this incident will be concerning to local residents, but I would like to reassure you that we are carrying out enquiries today and currently believe this to be an isolated incident.

“I urge anyone with information, especially if you were out in the area at the time of the incident, to make contact today – you can call police directly or report 100% anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers.

“Anyone with concerns, questions or information regarding this incident can speak to officers, who will be in the area for the rest of the day carrying out enquiries.”

To report information directly to police, please call 101 quoting reference 44240475048 or visit our website.

“If you don’t want to speak to police, you can report via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or on their website.”