John Terry racism trial: Player used 'straightforward racial abuse'

Chelsea defender John Terry was using "straightforward racial abuse" and not repeating what QPR's Anton Ferdinand had said, a court has heard.

Prosecutor Duncan Penny said Mr Terry had been "lashing out verbally".

The ex-England captain had told Westminster Magistrates' Court he was repeating what he thought Mr Ferdinand had said to him.

Mr Terry, 31, denies a racially-aggravated public order offence over the alleged incident last October.

The pair exchanged insults during a Premier League match at Loftus Road.

Earlier, the court heard Mr Terry had "lost it" and was annoyed as his team struggled in the match and he reacted to taunts about his alleged affair with a team-mate's ex-partner.