West Ham defender Kurt Zouma's cats have been taken away via the RSPCA after footage emerged of him kicking one.
A video of the Frenchman kicking considered one of his cats surfaced online, attracting the attention of animal fans and authorities.&#one hundred sixty;
In a statement on Wednesday, the Royal Society For The Protection of Animals condemned the defender's movement.
"The cats at the moment are in RSPCA care. Our priority is and has continually been the nicely-being of these cats.
"They've been taken for a take a look at-up at a vets and then will remain in our care while the investigation keeps.
"We're grateful to everyone who expressed their concern for these cats. We had been coping with this difficulty earlier than the video went viral on line and are main the investigation.
"We continue to research so we cannot remark similarly at this time."
A assertion from the membership indicated the defender has been fined two weeks' income.&#a hundred and sixty;
"Can verify that the membership is supporting an RSPCA investigation" and that "Zouma has been fined the maximum amount feasible"&#a hundred and sixty;
Zouma has also given an apology following the incident.&#a hundred and sixty;
