Tuesday, 10 November 2009

West Ham's Davenport denies assault

West Ham
West Ham United footballer Calum Davenport has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his sister in an incident that later saw him stabbed in both legs.

The 26-year-old appeared at Bedford magistrates' court on Tuesday morning accused of assaulting Cara Davenport, 28, occasioning actual bodily harm.

He is reported to have spoken only to confirm his name, address, date of birth and enter a not guilty plea.

Mr Davenport was stabbed in both legs during an incident in the driveway of his mother's home in Kempston on August 22nd, the day on which the alleged assault also occurred.

The episode resulted in the West Ham player spending six days in intensive care.

His sister's boyfriend, Worrell Whitehurst, 25, has already appeared in court charged with attacking the centre-back and his mother Kim Stupple, 49, in the driveway of her Bedford home.

Mr Whitehurst, of Finsley Walk, in Derby, has been charged with section 18 grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm driving while disqualified and possession of a bladed article.

He is due to appear at Luton crown court on Monday.

The court today granted Davenport bail on the condition he has no contact with his sister.

He is due back before the court on January 12th next year when the case may be committed to crown court for trial.ADNFCR-708-ID-19450673-ADNFCR

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