A Premier League linesman has reportedly been suspended after being accused of inappropriate behaviour with a girl.
Simon Bennett, a married official incomes £110,000 per yr, has not refereed this season.
An investigation was launched after issues have been raised over his conduct.
A supply instructed the Solar: ‘He has closed all his social media accounts and just about disappeared since he was suspended.
‘The investigation is into his inappropriate behaviour with a girl.
‘It has clearly raised eyebrows within the refereeing world as a result of it goes towards the grain of the job itself.
Premier League linesman Simon Bennett has reportedly been suspended amid an investigation after being accused of inappropriate behaviour with a girl
‘Refs are supposed to make sure excessive requirements on the pitch, so that you’d hope they might do the identical off the pitch.
‘However we have now to await the findings of the investigation now.’
Professional Ref (previously PGMOL), the physique which oversees elite refereeing in England, declines to remark when contacted by Day by day Mail Sport.
Day by day Mail Sport has additionally contacted the Soccer Affiliation.
Bennett, 41, final ran the road when Manchester United gained 3-0 away at Brighton on the ultimate day of final season.
He has labored within the Premier League since 2011 and was beforehand a trainer.
A FIFA official since 2013, he has beforehand labored on the European Championships in 2021 and labored on the FA Cup closing.
