Source: Telegraph
Calum Davenport West Ham footballer charged with assault on woman
The defender, 26, was charged by Bedfordshire Police with assault causing actual bodily harm on a woman.[LNB]But Davenport said in a statement: ''I am deeply shocked and disappointed at the decision that has been made to charge me with assault. I deny any wrongdoing and will plead not guilty. For legal reasons, I am unable to discuss the matter further at this time.''[LNB] Related ArticlesDavenport: blood donations saved meDavenport's 'positive progress'Worrell Whitehurst, 25, appeared in court charged with attacking the centre-back as well as his mother, 49-year-old Kim Stupple, in the driveway of her home in Springfield Avenue, Bedford, in August.[LNB]A statement from Bedfordshire Police said: "Professional footballer Calum Davenport has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm on a woman following an incident in Bedford on August 22. [LNB]"Mr Davenport is currently on bail to appear at Bedford Magistrates' Court on November 10." [LNB]Davenport suffered heavy bleeding and was admitted to hospital for emergency surgery following the incident. [LNB]A former England Under-21 international, he underwent emergency surgery at Bedford Hospital for stab wounds to both legs after an incident at his mother's home in Springfield Avenue, Bedford, at 5am. [LNB]Davenport cost West Ham £3 million when he joined them from Tottenham during the summer of 2007. [LNB]Bedford-born Davenport spent a spell on loan at Premier League rivals Sunderland last season and has also been loaned out to Watford. [LNB]The centre-back started his career at Coventry and has also played on loan at Southampton and Norwich. [LNB]Whitehurst, Cara Davenport's boyfriend, is due to appear at Luton Crown Court on Nov 16. [LNB][LNB]
