Two held after footballer stabbed

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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 a 19-year-old man arrested earlier remains in custody in the town's Greyfriars police station.

The 25-year-old man is due to be escorted to Bedford for questioning.

Davenport was taken to Bedford Hospital by ambulance with his mother, 49, who was also injured in the attack in the early hours of this morning.

Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, according to police.

Davenport, who was a multi-million pound signing and an England Under-21 international, underwent emergency surgery on both legs.

A spokesman for the hospital said: "His condition is serious but stable and his mother is in a stable condition."

West Ham said the club's thoughts were with the family.

A statement 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."