Mike Dean will not officiate in Premier League this weekend

The 52-year-old and his family received death threats on social media after Mike Dean had been involved in two controversial incidents last week

Mike Dean will not referee a Premier League game in the next round of fixtures after being targeted online. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Mike Dean will not referee a game in the Premier League this weekend as his request to stand down was granted.

The 52-year-old and his family received death threats on social media after Dean had been involved in two controversial incidents last week.