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.

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

During Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday afternoon, referee Michael Oliver controversially sent-off Myles Lewis-Skelly for a challenge on Matt Doherty.

The Gunners were incensed after Michael Oliver showed Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card during their Premier League match against Wolves

Arsenal player Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off for a foul on Wolves full-back Matt Doherty during the first half of the Gunners' Premier League game at Molineux

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