West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma is due in court later after being charged with three offences under the UK's Animal Welfare Act.
In February, a video appeared online - which shows him allegedly kicking and slapping his cat.
West Ham United star Kurt Zouma will be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act after being filmed kicking his cat.
The RSPCA has begun the prosecution process against Zouma and his brother, Yoan, who was also filmed in the incident. pic.twitter.com/PNCoBAl2cJ
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The French international's facing two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
His brother, Yoan, who's accused of filming the incident - will appear alongside him.