Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a controversial red card during the Gunners' 1-0 win against Wolves on Saturday, leading to fierce criticism of referee Michael Oliver

English soccer’s match officials body says police are investigating “abhorrent attacks” aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family.

Arsenal have been charged by the FA for their players’ conduct towards referee Michael Oliver following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card.

Arsenal hit with FA charge for red card row with Michael Oliver - Gunners players were left incensed after Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off against Wolves

Premier League referee Michael Oliver is under police protection after receiving death threats in response to his sending off of Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Premier League referee Michael Oliver will resume officiating duties this weekend despite being the target of threats and abuse. Oliver was thrust into the limelight following his controversial

The police have launched investigations into "threats and abuse" aimed at referee Michael Oliver and his family after Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card in Arsenal's 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

The PGMOL, the body that oversees officiating in English soccer, says it is “appalled” by the “threats and abuse” aimed at referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to show a red card to an Arsenal player on Saturday.

Police are investigating threats and abuse against referee Michael Oliver after his decision to show a red card to Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly during Saturday's win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), a referee's organization in England, said Sunday.

Michael Oliver has been embroiled in controversy since showing Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card following his challenge on Matt Doherty in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves

Michael Oliver will referee a Premier League fixture at the weekend amid a PGMOL investigation into abuse he received following a decision made during Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves. Last weekend, Oliver made the controversial decision to send off Myles Lewis-Skelly after the Arsenal defender fouled Matt Doherty.

Oliver was subjected to ‘abhorrent abuse’ after a controversial dismissal of Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, a red card that has now been overturned