Davenport denies assault charge

Hammers defender charged after being stabbed

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Davenport denies assault charge

Davenport: Denies charge

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West Ham defender Calum Davenport has denied that he assaulted a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs.

The Hammers defender, 26, was charged by Bedfordshire Police on Wednesday afternoon with assault causing actual bodily harm on a woman.

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.

"I deny any wrongdoing and will plead not guilty. For legal reasons, I am unable to discuss the matter further at this time."

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.

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