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 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."
Source: PA
