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A man has admitted stabbing Premier League footballer Calum Davenport in the legs in an attack in Bedfordshire.A man has admitted stabbing Premier League footballer Calum Davenport in the legs in an attack in Bedfordshire.
Worrell Whitehurst, 25, pleaded guilty at Luton Crown Court to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. 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 repeatedly stabbed in both legs during an incident at his mother's home in Kempston on 22 August. The West Ham player, 26, needed surgery after being stabbed in both legs at his mother's home in Kempston on 22 August.
Whitehurst, of Finsley Walk, Derby, also admitted unlawfully wounding Davenport's mother, Kim Stupple, 49. Whitehurst, who is the boyfriend of Mr Davenport's sister, also admitted wounding Davenport's mother, Kim Stupple, 49.
Whitehurst, who is the boyfriend of Davenport's sister, faces a substantial prison sentence, Judge John Bevan QC told the court. Whitehurst faces a substantial prison sentence, Judge John Bevan QC told the court.
He will be sentenced at a later date.He will be sentenced at a later date.
Davenport was left with a 15-inch scar on his leg after the attack but has recently returned to light training after surgery.Davenport was left with a 15-inch scar on his leg after the attack but has recently returned to light training after surgery.