Nike to investigate 'misuse' of logo in Gypsy Roma Traveller race hate merchandise

A pejorative term used to describe Gypsies and Travellers has been found on hundreds of listings for branded goods on Amazon and Ebay.

Fake items for sale included hoodies, fridge magnets and baby clothes. They were branded with the P-word racial slur and the tagline "Just Nick It". Listings have been taken down after Newsbeat and others informed Amazon and eBay about the products for sale.

Here's how we reported it in Newsbeat at 1745 - as top story. We also hear from a barrister on why using the word - or wearing clothing branded with it - has potential to be a criminal act under race hate laws.

The text version of the article, at Newsbeat online, is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39567970/nike-to-investigate-misuse-of-logo-in-race-hate-merchandise