Man admits footballer stab attack

West Ham defender Calum Davenport was stabbed in both legs

A man has admitted stabbing Premier League footballer Calum Davenport in the legs in an attack in Bedfordshire.

Worrell Whitehurst, 25, from Derby, pleaded guilty at Luton Crown Court to causing grievous bodily harm.

The West Ham player, 26, needed surgery after being stabbed in both legs at his mother's home in Kempston on 22 August.

Whitehurst, who is the boyfriend of Mr Davenport's sister, also admitted wounding Mr Davenport's mother, Kim Stupple, 49. Sentencing was adjourned.

Whitehurst faces a substantial prison sentence, Judge John Bevan QC told the court.

Mr Davenport was left with a 15-inch scar on his leg after the attack but has recently returned to light training after surgery.