Mike Dean steps down from Premier League next weekend after reported death threats 

Dean has had two controversial red card decisions overturned in a week

Match referee Mike Dean shows West Ham United's Tomas Soucek a red card for violent conduct during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Saturday February 6, 2021.

Premier League referee Mike Dean will not officiate this weekend after asking to be stood down following abuse and death threats he has received on social media.

Dean had handing out two controversial red cards in the past week, both of which have since been overturned on appeal.