The RSPCA has begun the method of prosecuting Kurt and Yuan Zuma beneath the Animal Welfare Act.
West Ham defender Kurt was photographed by his brother Yuan, who performs for Dagenham & Redbridge, slapping and kicking his cats in a video shared on social media. The 27-year-old pet was taken away and stored within the care of.
An announcement from the affiliation learn: “After conducting a full and thorough investigation, we’ve got begun the method of submitting a case towards Kurt Zouma and Yuan Zouma beneath the Animal Welfare Act.
“The cat continues to be cared for by the RSPCA. We will likely be ready to launch extra data as soon as the courtroom date is confirmed.”
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West Ham’s Michael Antonio questioned the response to Zuma’s kick to his cat, questioning if it was worse than gamers convicted of racism.
An announcement from West Ham mentioned: “West Ham United is conscious of the assertion of the RSPCA relating to its investigation into Kurt Zouma. Kurt continues to cooperate totally, with the membership’s help.
“We perceive that Kurt’s cats have been vet checked, are in good well being and haven’t sustained any bodily accidents. For authorized causes, neither Kurt nor the membership will make any additional remark right now.”
Kurt Zouma apologized for his actions earlier this yr. He mentioned, “I additionally need to specific how deeply my condolences go to anybody who’s upset by the video. I want to guarantee everybody that our two cats are in good well being and in good well being.”
“They’re cherished and cherished by our total household, and this habits was an remoted incident that won’t occur once more.”
West Ham have been broadly criticized for his or her continued number of Kurt Zouma, together with within the Premier League match with Watford lower than 24 hours after the video appeared.
Present Dagenham membership mentioned Yoann Zuma, who was pictured enjoying for Barrow in October 2020, has been charged beneath the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Yoan Zouma was suspended by Dagenham in February. An announcement mentioned: “Dagenham and Redbridge FC have famous the RSPCA’s determination to indict Yuan Zuma beneath the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
“Whereas Yoan continues to cooperate totally with the RSPCA, as this matter has now superior, Dagenham & Redbridge FC really feel it’s now not acceptable for Yoan or the membership to make any additional assertion.
“Dagenham and Redbridge FC keep their place that the membership continues to sentence all types of cruelty to animals.”
Dagenham mentioned the defender could be able to play with them after the suspension.
“Since these allegations, and whereas the investigation is in progress, Dagenham & Redbridge FC have made the choice that Yoan mustn’t play soccer for the membership,” the assertion continued.
“It has been 4 weeks now because the incident, and the membership feels that any additional suspension from the squad could be detrimental to each the membership and Yuan. So a call has been made that Yuan is obtainable to play.
“The membership reserves the fitting to take additional motion if it deems it essential after the tip of courtroom proceedings.”
