The Algeria international, 30, pleaded guilty to two counts of the charge at Willesden Magistrates’ Court over the “very distressing” incident in July 2023, during which his XL bullies chased and attacked a golden retriever.The dogs, both XL bullies, escaped from his home in Hornchurch, east London, and attacked a golden retriever and injured a man in July 2023, Willesden Magistrates’ Court heard.
Benrahma, who spent four seasons at the Hammers, appeared at court on Thursday by video link from a car in Saudi Arabia, where he now plays in the Saudi Pro League.
He said the dogs had escaped from a side gate which had been left open by someone working for him at the time.Benrahma, who spent four seasons at the Hammers, admitted owning the dogs when he lived in Hornchurch, east London, in 2023.
The golden retriever’s owner, Luke Rehbin, suffered grazes to his arms and legs after grappling with Benrahma’s dogs on the ground, Willesden Magistrates’ Court heard.
Benrahma said the dogs escaped from a side gate which had been left open by someone working for him at the time.
