Two Halloween partygoers are recovering from stab injuries after a gang turned up uninvited to a house party and a row spiralled out of control.

Surrey Police were called to an address in Walsingham Gardens, Stoneleigh, following reports a gang of men had turned up uninvited and were arguing with guests.

One 18-year-old man suffered what police described as a minor wound after he was stabbed in his upper body.

The victim’s friend, also 18, intervened and was stabbed in the left arm before a man fled.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault after the stabbings at around 11.45pm on Saturday, October 31.

Detective Constable Michael Queally said: "This incident took place after a Halloween party at the address spiralled out of control, with a group of male youths turning up uninvited and two of the guests ending up with stab wounds.

"We are continuing to speak to a number of witnesses and carrying out extensive enquiries, but we would like to hear from anyone with any information which could help us piece together the evening's events and ensure the offender is brought to justice."

The 17-year-old boy from London has been released on bail to return to Salfords custody suite on Friday, December 11.

If you can help, please call Surrey Police on 101, quoting crime reference 45150099419 or by using the online reporting system found at https://my.surrey.police.uk/splonlinereportingweb

Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.