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

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

Arsenal have been charged with failing to control their players in the wake of Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial sending-off during Saturday's Premier League game at Wolves. Gunners players protested to referee Michael Oliver following the dismissal,

Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association for the aftermath of Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card against Wolves. So much drama erupted from the moment Michael Oliver showed Lewis-Skelly a red card during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly 's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves.