Referee Michael Oliver has received serious threats following his decision to send off Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly during a recent match against Wolverhampton. Despite Arsenal winning the match, Oliver faced extensive online abuse, prompting police patrols at his home for safety. The PGMOL condemned the harassment, stating no official should endure such treatment. With police and social media collaborations underway to identify perpetrators, Oliver's scheduled high-profile match was reassigned due to safety measures, signaling a troubling trend of violence against sports officials.
In response to the toxic reaction, the PGMOL released a statement which read: "We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture."
UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) are working with social media companies to track down the faceless abusers, warning that: "If people think they can hide behind their keyboards, they are mistaken."
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