Monday, January 27, 2025 - Police are investigating threats and abuse aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver, the PGMOL has announced.
During Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday,
Oliver controversially showed a red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly for a reckless
challenge on Matt Doherty.
After the game, the PGMOL’s match centre confirmed on X that
the challenge had been deemed as ‘serious foul play’, which was checked by the
VAR Darren England.
The decision sparked widespread backlash from Arsenal fans,
with Mikel Arteta saying he was ‘fuming’ over the call and that
Arsewouldwill be appealing it.
The PGMOL has now released a statement condemning threats
that have since been sent to Oliver.
The statement read: ‘We are appalled by the threats and
abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton
Wanderers vs 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.’
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