Terry trial gets underway

Published: Monday, 9. July, 2012 in category General
Terry: Will be in court on Monday

Terry, 31, was charged with a racially-aggravated public order offence after

allegedly shouting an offensive comment at Ferdinand during a Premier League match on October 23 last year.

The comment was allegedly made, and seemingly caught on camera, to Ferdinand when the two teams met at Loftus Road.

Terry's lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court in February.

His trial was delayed until after the Euro 2012 championships after District Judge Howard Riddle heard that a number of other Chelsea players would not be able to appear as witnesses until the end of the football season.

Terry, who faces a maximum fine of £2,500 if convicted, will go on trial at the court from 10am.

The case is expected to last for five days.