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Police are investigating after a "malicious communication" - reportedly containing a bullet - was sent to Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand.
The Met would not reveal the contents of the letter which arrived at QPR's training ground.
QPR play Chelsea on Saturday for the first time since John Terry was charged with racially abusing Ferdinand.
"We are investigating an allegation of malicious communication received today at QPR FC," police said.
The Fulham Chronicle reported a bullet was sent in a letter addressed to Ferdinand.
Paul Finney from the Independent Rs QPR website told BBC Radio 5 live he was "surprised, shock and disappointed" by the allegations.
"These guys have got families and he doesn't want to go onto a football field tomorrow fearing for his safety.
"I cannot understand anyone who would do such an act. Anton Ferdinand will need the support of everyone in the ground tomorrow. Football has to win tomorrow."
Earlier it was revealed defender Ferdinand, 26, was considering refusing to shake hands with Chelsea captain Terry before the fourth-round tie.
Advisors and QPR officials had told Ferdinand that shaking hands with Terry would be the best course of action.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas said earlier on Friday that it was "extremely important" that Ferdinand shakes Terry's hand.
"This game is based on good values more than anything else," he added.
"These players should continue to promote these good values."
However, QPR boss Mark Hughes said he would not force Ferdinand into shaking Terry's hand.
"If he feels it is not appropriate, that has to be his own decision," he said. "It won't be influenced by myself or the club."
Saturday's game will kick off at 1200 GMT, partly on the advice of police.
Terry's case is due to be heard on Wednesday 1 February at Westminster Magistrates. It was switched from West London at the request of the chief magistrate because of the profile of the case.
The England captain will not be attending the hearing. His legal team will enter a not guilty plea on his behalf.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16759691.stm
Police are investigating after a "malicious communication" - reportedly containing a bullet - was sent to Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand.
The Met would not reveal the contents of the letter which arrived at QPR's training ground.
QPR play Chelsea on Saturday for the first time since John Terry was charged with racially abusing Ferdinand.
"We are investigating an allegation of malicious communication received today at QPR FC," police said.
The Fulham Chronicle reported a bullet was sent in a letter addressed to Ferdinand.
Paul Finney from the Independent Rs QPR website told BBC Radio 5 live he was "surprised, shock and disappointed" by the allegations.
"These guys have got families and he doesn't want to go onto a football field tomorrow fearing for his safety.
"I cannot understand anyone who would do such an act. Anton Ferdinand will need the support of everyone in the ground tomorrow. Football has to win tomorrow."
Earlier it was revealed defender Ferdinand, 26, was considering refusing to shake hands with Chelsea captain Terry before the fourth-round tie.
Advisors and QPR officials had told Ferdinand that shaking hands with Terry would be the best course of action.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas said earlier on Friday that it was "extremely important" that Ferdinand shakes Terry's hand.
"This game is based on good values more than anything else," he added.
"These players should continue to promote these good values."
However, QPR boss Mark Hughes said he would not force Ferdinand into shaking Terry's hand.
"If he feels it is not appropriate, that has to be his own decision," he said. "It won't be influenced by myself or the club."
Saturday's game will kick off at 1200 GMT, partly on the advice of police.
Terry's case is due to be heard on Wednesday 1 February at Westminster Magistrates. It was switched from West London at the request of the chief magistrate because of the profile of the case.
The England captain will not be attending the hearing. His legal team will enter a not guilty plea on his behalf.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16759691.stm
