Accused of mistreating his cat, Kurt Zouma will have to defend himself in London justice

Turmoil for French international defender Kurt Zouma.

The current West Ham player is summoned to court on Tuesday.

He is accused of abuse on his cat, after the broadcast of a video on social networks.

Kurt Zouma's brother is accused of complicity.

He is believed to have recorded and broadcast the video.

Evidence that dates back to February 6.

Both are summoned for a first hearing on Tuesday in London.

As for the player's two cats, they were entrusted to the animal protection society RSPCA, which had launched a procedure for Kurt and Yoan Zouma to be prosecuted under legislation for the protection of animal welfare.

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