West Ham player Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted for kicking his cat, Sky News understands

RSPCA 'pleased' with Zouma's sentencing for animal abuse

The RSPCA say it's "pleased" with the sentencing of Kurt Zouma and that this case will "serve as a reminder that animals should be treated with compassion, respect and that animal cruelty will not be tolerated". The West Ham footballer has been ordered to carry out 180 hours of community service for abusing his pet cats and has been banned for owning cats for the next 5 years. Report by Nelsonr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

West Ham's Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking cat

Kurt Zouma has pleaded guilty to two offenses under the animal cruelty act for kicking and slapping his cat. The West Ham defender and his brother Yoan appeared at Thames Magistrates Court for a hearing, having been summoned by the RSPCA. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn