Footballer Said Benrahma fined over dog attack

The footballer is fined £12,000 after his dogs attacked a golden retriever in 2023.

Said Benrahma is wearing a West Ham top and is smiling and crossing his fingers
Said Benrahma played for West Ham from 2020 to 2024, before moving abroad to continue his footballing career [PA Media]

Former West Ham footballer Said Benrahma has been fined £12,000 after he pleaded guilty to two counts of owning dangerously out of control dogs.

The dogs attacked a golden retriever in July 2023.

The footballer appeared at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning.

Benrahma played for West Ham from 2020 to 2024 before transferring to Lyon and then Neom in the Saudi Pro League.

Said Benrahma with his two dogs at the back of his car. One is reaching up to see him and the other one is standing nearby.
Said Benrahma includes photos of himself with his dogs on his Instagram profile [Said Benrahma / Instagram]

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Category: General Sports