Police probe Terry racism allegations

THE Metropolitan Police have launched a formal investigation into allegations John Terry racially abused Anton Ferdinand after spending a week assessing a complaint from a member of the public.

Terry, the Chelsea and England captain, has denied making a racist remark to QPR defender Ferdinand.

Police have now confirmed that their dealings with the complaint have moved on and that a formal investigation has been launched.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Police were notified of an incident on Sunday October 23 involving alleged racial abuse. This is currently being investigated by officers from Hammersmith and Fulham.”