Premier League footballer Calum Davenport has denied that he assaulted his sister during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs. Skip related content
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Stabbed footballer denies assaulting sister
The West Ham United defender, 26, has been charged by Bedfordshire Police with causing actual bodily harm on Cara Davenport.
Her boyfriend, Worrell Whitehurst, 25, has appeared in court charged with attacking the centre-back as well as his mother in the driveway of her home.
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."
Davenport will appear before Bedford Magistrates' Court on November 10.
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."
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