West Ham’s Kurt Zouma admits kicking and slapping his pet cat

West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma leaves Thames Magistrates Court in London yesterday. Photo: Alberto Pezzali/AP

Ryan Hooper

West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma has admitted kicking and slapping his pet cat after disturbing footage was posted on social media by his brother.

The 27-year-old Frenchman pleaded guilty to two charges under the Animal Welfare Act when he appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court in east London yesterday.