Footballer out of intensive care

West Ham defender Calum Davenport is in a stable condition in hospital

Premier League footballer Calum Davenport, who had to have surgery in hospital after he was stabbed in the legs, is out of intensive care.

The West Ham player, 26, remains in a stable condition at Bedford Hospital, a spokesman said.

Mr Davenport was attacked at his mother's home in Kempston, Bedfordshire, on 22 August.

Worrell Whitehurst, his sister's boyfriend, is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Mr Whitehurst, 25, is also charged with causing actual bodily harm to the player's mother Kim Stupple, 49, and driving while disqualified.

Loan spells

Mr Whitehurst, of Finsley Walk, Derby, was arrested in his home city after the attack at Ms Stupple's home.

He is due to appear at Luton Crown Court on 16 November.

Davenport cost West Ham £3m when he joined them from Tottenham during the summer of 2007, but did not figure in the club's first game of this season, at Wolves last week.

After struggling to hold down a first-team place he has been linked with a move.

Bedford-born Davenport spent a spell on loan at Premier League rivals Sunderland last season and has also been on loan to Watford.

The centre-back started his career at Coventry and has played on loan at Southampton and Norwich.

Police have appealed for anyone with any information about the stabbing to contact them.

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