Racist Slur Incident Essay

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There was a major incident in a Chelsea vs Queens Park Rangers match involving John Terry and Anton Ferdinand. Anton Ferdinand accused Chelsea captain John Terry of racial abuse. On Sunday the 23rd of October In the 85th minute at Loftus Road, John Terry and Anton Ferdinand argue. The pair talk amicably enough post-match. Terry issues a statement, referring to reports of a video apparently showing him using racist language in the argument: “I thought Anton was accusing me of using a racist slur against him. I responded aggressively, saying that I never used that term.” Then on Monday the 24th of October the Metropolitan police receive an anonymous complaint from a member of the public. Hammersmith and Fulham police start inquiry as to whether

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