Kurt Zouma: West Ham defender to be prosecuted by RSPCA

A video obtained by The Sun last month showed Zouma, 27, dropping the cat from chest-height, and kicking it as it lands. He then chased it around the living room, at one point throwing a pair of shoes at the cat, before slapping it in the face.

Zouma’s brother Yoan, who has also been named as part of a statement by the RSPCA, uploaded the footage to Snapchat.

An RSPCA spokesperson said: “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 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.”