Police are investigating threats made to Premier League referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to send off Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves on Saturday
Police are investigating threats made to Premier League referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to send off Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves on Saturday
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Police are investigating threats and abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver, the PGMOL has announced. During Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday, Oliver controversially sent-off Myles Lewis-Skelly for a challenge on Matt Doherty. Afterwards 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 PGMOL released this statement condemning threats that have since been sent to Oliver]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/19/94537485-0-image-a-20_1737920705301.jpg)
The decision led to widespread backlash, with Mikel Arteta saying he was ‘fuming’ over the call and that Arsenal will be appealing it. The PGMOL on Sunday 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.
![[Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a straight red card for a challenge in the first half]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/19/94537709-14327525-image-a-30_1737921417292.jpg)
‘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. Police are investigating abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver after Saturday's game. The PGMOL released this statement condemning threats that have since been sent to Oliver.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a straight red card for a challenge in the first half. ‘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.’.
