West Ham defender Kurt Zouma set to be prosecuted for kicking cat in sickening video - reports

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma is set to be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act after being filmed kicking his cat, according to reports. The Frenchman, 27, was widely condemned for his part in the viral online video, which was filmed by brother and Dagenham & Redbridge defender Yoan.

Ad/> Following the incident, the Hammers centre-back saw his cats taken away by the RSPCA, while he also lost his Adidas sponsorship deal. Premier LeagueMoyes says he’s ‘thrilled’ after West Ham draw with Newcastle19/02/2022 AT 16:20 He was also fined £250,000 by his club at the time of the incident, with the money being donated to animal charities.

In the wake of the public outcry, West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady came to Zouma’s defence, saying he deserved a chance for redemption, while boss David Moyes also stated his belief that his player could be forgiven in time. Speaking last month, Moyes said: “A mistake has been made and there are managers with players who have made mistakes.

Real, PSG, Barca, Man City — where next for Haaland? Lampard calls on relegation-threatened Everton to show 'passion and fight' Barcelona to rename Camp Nou after Spotify deal announced “You want to feel there is forgiveness and an apology has been made." The prosecution process has also begun against Yoan Zouma, 23, who was initially suspended by Dagenham & Redbridge following the incident. However, the club have released a statement confirming that he will be available for selection for their forthcoming matches.