Police are investigating “threats and abuse” directed by police referee Michael Oliver after playing Arsenal against Wolves on Saturday, PGMOL said.
Oliver Red Gunners defender Miles Lewis-Scale after the opponent defender Matt Doherty on the ankle to break the counter-attack just outside the Wolves box in the 43th minute.
Darren England maintained the decision, who was a video assistant to the game in Molinax (VAR).
“We are terrified at Michael Oliver’s threats and abuse,” the referee company PGMOL says.
“An officer should not be subjected to any kind of abuse, quit the disgusting attacks by Michael and his family for the past 24 hours.
The statement was added that “some number of investigations have begun”.
“We are supporting Michael, and those who have been harmed, and are determined to deal with this unacceptable behavior.”
The Premier League has said that “they strongly condemn Michael Oliver’s threats and abuse”.
It added: “No officer should be subjected to any misuse. We will continue to support Michael, PGMOL and all investigations.”
In the only goal of the game, Ricardo Calphiuri also dismissed Oliver Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes before Arsenal won.
After the match, Arsenal manager Arta said the BBC Match of the Deck, “Decision to say goodbye to Luis-Scale” is so clear that you do not need me today “.
The decision was also criticized by former officials and scholars.
“Sadly, forcing a match official to deal with threats in recent times, this is not the first,” added PGMOL.
“We will continue to support all the investigation.”
