Kurt Zouma mocked by stag do wearing West Ham kits as they chase the groom - dressed as a cat - to an animal protection charity shop from 25 february 2024 imagine entertainment pbs kids wgbh boston universal pbs kids logo Watch Video

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West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has inspired a stag do in Leeds, leaving onlookers stunned and many on social media in stitches. <br/><br/>Footage emerged in February 2022 of Zouma - and his brother Yoan - abusing a cat in his kitchen, which eventually led to the pair being prosecuted by the RSPCA.<br/><br/>The Frenchman pleaded guilty to two counts under the Animal Welfare Act when he appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court in east London back in May 2022.<br/><br/>As a result, Zouma was fined two weeks' wages worth £250,000 by West Ham and sentenced to 180 hours of community service. <br/><br/>His actions have again gained attention after a stag do wearing full Hammers' kits with his name on the back chased a groom dressed as a cat. <br/><br/>The group headed to a Cats Protection charity shop in Headingly and was seen jokingly kicking the groom in front of the store. <br/><br/>Last year, the 29-year-old reflected on the incident and revealed that the experience had been tough for both him and his family.<br/><br/>'We've been through a lot.' He told the Evening Standard. 'I made a mistake, I know - I made a bad one. I have to say sorry again for what I've done, but life is about moving on.<br/><br/>'My wife and my kids, my family, everybody around me, even at the club, the lads, the fans, people have helped me through everything. It affected me but they helped me and I've kept a smile on my face because that's who I am.'