John Terry's father in trouble over cocaine issue

The father of Chelsea captain John Terry has been charged with dealing cocaine, police and media said on Saturday

The father of Chelsea captain John Terry has been charged with dealing cocaine, police and media said on Saturday.

Ted Terry, 55, will appear in court next month, the latest turbulent development in his son's personal life in recent weeks.

Essex Police would not directly confirm that Ted Terry had been charged, in line with policy, but issued a statement when asked about the case.

"A 55-year-old man from Chafford Hundred has been charged with supply of cocaine, a class A drug, and has been bailed to appear at Basildon magistrates on May 13," a spokeswoman said.

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