POLICE have opened an investigation after referee Michael Oliver was subjected to “abhorrent attacks”.
The official sent off Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly during the clash against Wolves.
Michael Oliver has been targeted by ‘abhorrent attacks’[/caption]
It has followed his sending off of Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves[/caption]
The decision was deemed as controversial and was not changed by VAR.
The defender, 18, tripped Matt Doherty as he looked to break away.
Replays showed that the Arsenal star’s studs caught the Wolves player.
The Premier League confirmed that VAR supported the decision as Lewis-Skelly was guilty of “serious foul play”.
The PGMOL have now released a statement confirming that the police have opened an investigation into abuse targeting the referee.
It read: “We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture.
“No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone the abhorrent attacks aimed at Michael and his family over the past 24 hours.
“The police are aware, and a number of investigations have commenced.
“We are supporting Michael, and all those affected, and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behaviour.
“Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times.
“We will continue to support all investigations.”
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