West Ham star and his brother to face prosecution by the RSPCA for the recently viral video

West Ham star and his brother to face prosecution by the RSPCA for the recently viral video

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma and his brother Yoan have been charged under the Animal Welfare Act following an RSPCA investigation into last month’s cat-kicking incident.

In a video published by The Sun, Zouma could be seen picking up the family pet before kicking it across the kitchen floor. The video was originally published on Snapchat by Zouma’s brother, Yoan. The West Ham defender did apologise for his actions which resulted in him being fined two weeks’ wages and his two cats being taken into care.

Kurt Zouma apologised and said: “I also want to say how deeply sorry I am to anyone who was upset by the video. I would like to assure everyone that our two cats are perfectly fine and healthy.

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“They are loved and cherished by our entire family, and this behaviour was an isolated incident that will not happen again.”

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Now, the British animal rights group the RSPCA revealed their intention on Wednesday to charge Kurt Zouma, West Ham United defender after a controversial video emerged last month.

“Following a full and thorough investigation, we have started the process of bringing a prosecution against Kurt Zouma and Yoan Zouma under the Animal Welfare Act,” the RSPCA explained in a statement released on Wednesday.

“The two cats continue to be cared for by the RSPCA. We will be in a position to release more information once a court date is confirmed.”

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West Ham respond to the recent development

West Ham said they were aware of the RSPCA statement and said Zouma was cooperating fully with the investigation.

“It is our understanding that Kurt’s cats have been checked by a vet, are in good health and have suffered no physical injuries,” the club said in a statement.

“For legal reasons, neither Kurt or the club will be making any further comment at this time.”

West Ham are currently sixth in the Premier League table and are have a healthy opportunity to secure a European spot for themselves.

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