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Kurt Zouma: West Ham Footballer To Be Prosecuted For Kicking His Cat

Credit: Sky Sports.

West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma will be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act after being filmed kicking his cat, according to Sky Sports.

The RSPCA has begun the prosecution process against Zouma and his brother, Yoan, who filmed the incident earlier this year.

A date for the first court appearance has yet to be set.

Kurt Zouma's two cats continue to be cared for by the RSPCA.

A spokesperson for the animal welfare charity said last month: "Two cats are in our care, have been seen by a vet and are being well looked after."

Yoan Zouma, who plays for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge, has been charged by the charity over the incident, according to his club.

Yoan Zouma has been charged by the RSPCA over the incident, according to his club, Dagenham & Redbridge. Pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo/Shutterstock
Yoan Zouma has been charged by the RSPCA over the incident, according to his club, Dagenham & Redbridge. Pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo/Shutterstock

In a statement, Dagenham & Redbridge said:

"Whilst Yoan continues to fully co-operate with the RSPCA, as this matter has now progressed further, Dagenham & Redbridge FC feel it is no longer appropriate for either Yoan or the club to make any further statement."

Dagenham also said that the defender would now be available to play for them after his period of suspension.

Kurt Zouma has continued to play for Premier League side West Ham since the incident, but has been booed during matches, including by Hammers fans.

West Ham boss David Moyes said he understood the criticism he faced for continuing to select the France international, admitting what the centre-back had done was "terrible".

Zouma was fined the "maximum amount possible" by the club - understood by Sky News to be two weeks' wages worth £250,000.

Vitality said last month it was suspending its sponsorship with West Ham.

Adidas also dropped its sponsorship deal with Zouma.

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