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East West Ham Footballer Said Benrahma has been fined more than £12,000 after his dogs ran away from his home and attacked a golden retriever in the street.
The 30-year-old, who spent four seasons at the Hammers, admitted two counts of keeping a dangerously out-of-control dog while living in Hornchurch, east London, in 2023.
The dogs, who the court was told were both XL hooligans, chased and attacked a golden retriever named Bailey, who required vet treatment.
Willesden Magistrates Court heard dog owner Luke Rehbein suffered injuries to his arm and leg after Benrahma scuffled with the dogs on the ground.
Benrahma said the dogs escaped through a side gate, which had been left open by someone working for them at the time.
He appeared in court on Thursday via video link from a car in Saudi Arabia, where he now plays for Saudi Pro League side Neom.
The Algerian winger joined West Ham from Brentford in October 2020 and has registered 24 goals in 155 games for the club.
District Judge Matt Jabbitt said the incident would have been “very distressing” for the golden retriever’s owner, and fined Benrahma £5,000 for each attack, ordering him to pay £2,500 compensation to Mr Rehbein and £495 kennel costs.
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