Davenport denies assault charge.Summary: Premier League footballer Calum Davenport Calum Raymond Paul Davenport (born January 1, 1983 in Bedford) is an English football player who currently plays for West Ham United in the Premier League. Club career Coventry City Davenport joined Coventry City as a trainee in August 2000. has denied that he assaulted a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs. Premier League footballer Calum Davenport has denied that he assaulted a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs. The West Ham Coordinates: West Ham is a district in the London Borough of Newham, in east London, England, located 6.1 miles (9.8 km) east of Charing Cross. From 1889 to 1965 it formed part of the County Borough of West Ham. defender, 26, has been charged by Bedfordshire Police Bedfordshire Police is the Home Office police force responsible for policing the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire in England, which includes the unitary authority of Luton. Its headquarters are in Kempston. with assault causing actual bodily harm The medical idea of (grievous) bodily harm is more specific than legal ideas of assault or violence in general, and distinct from property damage. It refers to lasting harm done to the body, human or otherwise, although in its legal sense it is exclusively defined as lasting on a woman. 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 wrong·do·er n. One who does wrong, especially morally or ethically. wrong  do and will plead not guilty. For legal
reasons, I am unable to discuss the matter further at this time."
Meanwhile, Worrell Whitehurst, 25, has 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. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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