Two arrested in connection with footballer stabbing

Two men were in custody tonight after a Premier League footballer was stabbed in both legs.

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Derby on suspicion of attempted murder following the attack on West Ham player Calum Davenport, 26, at his family home in Bedford.

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.