Kurt Zouma's brother Yoan charged by RSPCA after sickening cat abuse

Yoan Zouma has been charged by Animal Welfare organisation the RSPCA after he filmed his brother, West Ham's Kurt Zouma, hurting his cat.

The disturbing footage was filmed by Yoan last month, while Hammers star Zouma has already been fined two weeks wages by his club, though he was never taken out of the side as punishment.

Yoan currently plays for Dagenham & Redbridge, who have since released a statement on the incident and the subsequent charge.

"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 & Redbridge FC maintain their position in that the Club continues to condemn all animal cruelty.

"Since the allegation, and whilst investigations were taking place, Dagenham & Redbridge FC took the decision that Yoan should not play football for the Club.

"Four weeks have now elapsed however since the incident, and the Club feels that any further suspension from the team would be detrimental to both the Club and Yoan.

"A decision has been made therefore for Yoan to be available to play.

"The Club reserves the right to take further action if deemed necessary after conclusion of the Court proceedings."

Yoan was initially taken out of the firing line by his club, but Kurt continued to be selected in the face of the controversy by manager David Moyes. The West Ham boss caused further anger with his explanation.

Immediately after the incident, Dagenham & Redbridge told supporters: "The club has decided that until the RSPCA has completed its investigations, Yoan will not play for Dagenham & Redbridge in any competitive match."

Kurt was dropped by a number