Source: SKY_Sports
Davenport denies assault charge
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} West Ham defender Calum Davenport has denied that he assaulted a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs.[LNB] The Hammers defender, 26, was charged by Bedfordshire Police on Wednesday afternoon with assault causing actual bodily harm on a woman.[LNB]But Davenport, who spent several days in intensive care as a result of his injuries, said in a statement: "I am deeply shocked and disappointed at the decision that has been made to charge me with assault. [LNB]"I deny any wrongdoing and will plead not guilty. For legal reasons, I am unable to discuss the matter further at this time."[LNB]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]
