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The club's thoughts are with Calum Davenport and his family after an
incident late on Friday night
22.08.2009
West Ham United can confirm that Calum Davenport was being treated in
hospital on Saturday afternoon after an incident late on Friday night. The
26-year-old defender and his mum both suffered stab wounds at home in
Bedford. His mum is recovering while Calum underwent surgery this morning
and his injuries were described as serious by doctors.
The club's medical team are in contact with hospital staff. The thoughts of
everyone at West Ham are with Calum and his family and, due to the ongoing
police investigation, no further information will be released at this time.
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Two held over footballer stabbing
BBC.co.uk
Two men have been arrested over the stabbing of West Ham United footballer
Calum Davenport and his mother, police have said. Mr Davenport, 26, had
emergency surgery on both legs following the attack at their home in
Kempston, near Bedford. A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Derby on
suspicion of attempted murder, and is being brought to Bedford, Bedfordshire
Police said. A man, 19, who was arrested earlier, remains in police custody.
Police said the mother and son were set upon in the early hours in
Springfield Avenue. West Ham said its thoughts were with the player and his
family. Mr Davenport is reportedly being treated at Bedford Hospital South
Wing, with his girlfriend Zoe at his bedside.
A West Ham spokesman said Mr Davenport's mother, 49, was recovering but the
player was in a serious condition. The road has been cordoned off as police
carry out house-to-house inquiries and a forensic examination of the scene.
Ann Desics, 61, who lives in Springfield Avenue, said she was woken by
people arguing in the road outside the house shortly before 0500 BST. "I
just thought it was people passing by but then the ambulances came," she
said. "I didn't see the incident, I just heard all this shouting. The main
person shouting had a very strong Caribbean accent."
She added that the street was cordoned off for some time after Mr Davenport
was taken to hospital and there was "quite a lot" of blood on the road.
Another neighbour said: "The police would not tell us what was going on, but
I saw a lot of blood." A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said:
"There was some sort of row early this morning.
"We heard some shouting. He was stabbed in the leg several times. His mum
was there and was attacked as well."
The former England under-21 international defender joined West Ham from
Tottenham for £3m in 2007. He did not figure in West Ham's first game of the
season at Wolves last week and had been linked to a move away from the club
after struggling to maintain a first-team place. He had a spell on loan at
Sunderland last season and has also played for Coventry City. He also had
loan spells at Norwich City and Southampton while at Tottenham. A West Ham
spokesman said: "The club's medical team are in contact with hospital staff.
"The thoughts of everyone at West Ham are with Calum and his family and, due
to the on-going investigation, no further information will be released."
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Davenport 'serious' after stabbing
Hammers defender undergoes surgery following incident
Last updated: 22nd August 2009
SSN
West Ham defender Calum Davenport has undergone surgery after suffering
serious stab wounds. The 26-year-old and his mother were involved in an
incident late on Friday night at his home in Bedford. They were taken to
hospital and Davenport's injuries to both his legs required surgery on
Saturday morning, while is mother is reported to be recovering. The Hammers
have released a brief statement on their official website and are in
continuous contact with the hospital where Davenport is being treated. The
statement read: "West Ham United can conform that Calum Davenport was being
treated in hospital on Saturday afternoon after an incident late on Friday
night. "The 26-year-old defender and his mum both suffered stab wounds at
home in Bedford. "His mum is recovering while Calum underwent surgery this
morning and his injuries were described as serious by doctors. "The club's
medical team are in contact with hospital staff. "The thoughts of everyone
at West Ham are with Calum and his family and, due to the ongoing police
investigation, no further information will be released at this time."
A 25-year-old man was later arrested in Derby on suspicion of attempted
murder by detectives investigating the stabbing of Davenport and his mother.
Bedfordshire Police said the man was due to be escorted to Bedford for
questioning.A spokeswoman for the force said a 19-year-old man arrested
earlier remains in custody in the town's Greyfriars police station.
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Davenport 'lucky to be alive'
KUMB.com
Filed: Saturday, 22nd August 2009
By: Staff Writer
Calum Davenport is understood to have received multiple stab wounds in the
attack which could have killed him last night. According to a source, the
Hammers defender is thought to have sustained a series of injuries - to both
legs, his groin and his neck - during the frenzied attack which is said to
have taken place at his home in Bedford last night.
The former England under-21 is understood to have intervened in a row
between a family member and a close acquaintance during a evening out in
Bedford last night. It is said that the row esculated at the family home
which ended up with both Davenport and his mother receiving numerous knife
wounds. The 26-year-old centre half - who has only recently recovered from a
broken neck sustained whilst playing for Watford (on loan) last season - was
initially placed on the critical list but is thought to be responding well
to treatment at Bedford Hospital, despite being told that he is lucky to be
alive. As mentioned in our earlier report, a 19-year-old man is helping
police with enquiries. A 25-year-old has since been arrested in connection
with the attack, which is being treated as attempted murder.
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Footballer Davenport stabbed at home
Independent.co.uk
Saturday, 22 August 2009
A teenager was being quizzed by detectives tonight after a Premier League
footballer was stabbed in both legs in a "bloody" attack at his family home.
Doctors said West Ham United defender Calum Davenport, 26, was in a serious
condition after being set upon along with his mother at their property in
Bedford late last night. The 26-year-old, who was a multi-million pound
signing and an England Under 21 international, underwent emergency surgery
this morning. His mother is thought to have suffered lesser injuries.
Neighbours on leafy Springfield Avenue described "noisy" scenes before
emergency services arrived. A 19-year-old man was arrested later and taken
into custody. Ann Desics, who lives in Springfield Avenue, said she was
woken up by people arguing in the road outside the footballer's mother's
house shortly before 5am. "I just thought it was people passing by but then
the ambulances came," she said. "I didn't see the incident, I just heard all
this shouting. "The main person shouting had a very strong Caribbean accent.
"It's an awful thing to happen - I hope he's okay."
Mrs Desics, 61, said the road was cordoned off for some time after Davenport
was taken to hospital while the scene was examined. There was "quite a lot"
of blood on the road, she added. Davenport cost the east London club
£3million when he joined them from Tottenham during the summer of 2007. He
did not figure in West Ham's first game of the season, at Wolves last week,
and, after struggling to hold down a first-team place, has been linked with
a move away from the club. The Hammers said the club's thoughts were with
the family in a statement. It added: "His mum is recovering while Calum
underwent surgery this morning and his injuries were described as serious by
doctors. "The club's medical team are in contact with hospital staff. "The
thoughts of everyone at West Ham are with Calum and his family."
A spokeswoman for Bedfordshire Police said: "Police were called to
Springfield Avenue in Kempston at 5am after a report of a person being
stabbed. "A 26-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment for serious
injury which is not thought to be life-threatening at this time. "A
19-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident in connection with
the assault. "But the investigation is still ongoing and house to house
inquiries, scenes of crime officers and a cordon are at the scene at this
moment in time."
The teenager was taken into custody for questioning, officers added.
Bedford-born Davenport spent a spell on loan at Premier League rivals
Sunderland last season and has also been loaned out to Watford. The
centre-back started his career at Coventry and has also played on loan at
Southampton and Norwich. A Scotland Yard spokesman said the London force had
been contacted about the attack but was not involved in the investigation. A
resident of the quiet suburban street where the stabbing took place said:
"We are all a bit shocked to tell the truth. "You just don't expect
something like this to happen here, it's a peaceful, quiet spot normally."
Davenport was a "mad keen" footballer from a young age, according to Mrs
Desics, who had known him when she worked as a dinner lady at his primary
school, Camestone.
Mrs Desics said she had not seen him "for years" until his mother moved into
the street around a year ago and Davenport became a regular visitor.
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West Ham's Calum Davenport suffers 'serious' injuries after being stabbed
Calum Davenport's mother also wounded in attack
Two men in police custody related to incident
Mark Townsend guardian.co.uk, Saturday 22 August 2009 16.58 BST
A Premier League footballer has been stabbed in both legs and is described
in a "serious" condition after an attack on him and his mother at their
home. The West Ham central defender Calum Davenport required emergency
surgery today on his injuries after the knife attack in the home in Bedford.
Doctors described the Bedford-born player's injuries as severe, but it is
too early to speculate whether they have curtailed or could damage the
26-year-old's career. His mother was also described by police as being in a
serious condition.
Two men have been taken in to custody in connection with the incident. A
25-year-old man was arrested in Derby on suspicion of attempted murder,
while a 19-year-old man arrested earlier remains in custody, said
Bedfordshire police. Detectives from Scotland Yard have also been notified
of the incident. In addition, West Ham's medical team are liaising with
hospital staff over the extent of the wounds.
A statement by West Ham read: "The club's thoughts are with Calum Davenport
and his family. His mum is recovering while Calum underwent surgery this
morning and his injuries were described as serious by doctors. "The thoughts
of everyone at West Ham are with Calum and his family and, due to the
ongoing police investigation, no further information will be released at
this time."
Davenport is a former England Under-21 international, who cost the Hammers
£3m when he joined them from Tottenham during the summer of 2007. However,
he did not figure in West Ham's first game of the season at Wolves last week
and recent transfer speculation has linked the defender with a £1.5m move to
Nottingham Forest. Davenport spent a spell on loan at Premier League rivals
Sunderland last season and has also been loaned out to Watford. The
centre-back started his career at Coventry and has also played on loan at
Southampton and Norwich. Gianfranco Zola's side are due to play Tottenham
tomorrow.
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West Ham footballer Calum Davenport seriously injured in stabbing attack
The West Ham United footballer Calum Davenport has been seriously injured
after he and his mother were stabbed in an attack at their family home.
Telegraph.co.uk
By Roya Nikkhah
Published: 6:02PM BST 22 Aug 2009
The 26-year-old defender has undergone surgery on both legs after being
attacked at his mother's home in Bedford in the early hours of the morning.
Both he and his mother, Kim Stupple, 49, are described as being in a serious
condition, although their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
A-level student arrested in murder probe Officers were called to Ms
Stupple's home in the Kempston area of the town, at 5am. Davenport lives
nearby with his wife, Zoey and their daughter, Angel-Skye. Two men, aged 19
and 25, have been arrested in connection with the attack. Sources close to
the footballer said that the attackers were "not unknown" to the family. Ann
Desics, who lives near the scene, said that she was woken up by people
arguing in the road outside the footballer's mother's house shortly before
5am. I just thought it was people passing by but then the ambulances came,"
she said. "I didn't see the incident, I just heard all this shouting. "The
main person shouting had a very strong Caribbean accent. It's an awful thing
to happen - I hope he's okay."
Mrs Desics, 61, said the road was cordoned off for some time after Davenport
was taken to hospital while the scene was examined. There was "quite a lot"
of blood on the road, she added. Davenport was a "mad keen" footballer from
a young age, according to Mrs Desics, who had known him when she worked as a
dinner lady at his primary school, Camestone. Mrs Desics said she had not
seen him "for years" until his mother moved into the street around a year
ago and Davenport became a regular visitor. Another resident of the quiet
suburban street where the stabbing happened, said: "We are all a bit shocked
to tell the truth. You just don't expect something like this to happen here,
it's a peaceful, quiet spot normally."
The man who did not wish to be named added: "You can't get near the house
now, it's all been taped off by the police." Davenport, a centre half for
West Ham, is a former England Under-21 international, who cost the Hammers
£3 million when he joined from Tottenham Hotspurs in 2007. He did not play
in West Ham's first game of the season, against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and
has recently been linked with a move away from Upton Park.
In a statement, the club said: "The thoughts of everyone at West Ham are
with Calum and his family." Born in Bedford, Davenport spent a spell on loan
at Premier League rivals Sunderland last season and has also been loaned out
to Watford. The centre-back started his career at Coventry and has also
played on loan at Southampton and Norwich. Last year, while on loan to
Watford, Davenport broke his neck after a collision with two other players
during a match with Charlton Athletic.
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