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

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

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, referees' body,

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

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

The Premier League official played for two Premier League clubs - one now former - before going down the route of becoming a referee.

Police have been called in over death threats aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver after his controversial red card for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly.

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.

A defiant statement by referee oversight group PGMOL comes as police investigate threats sent to Michael Oliver after Lewis-Skelly red card in Arsenal's win over Wolves.