Stephen Graham is reportedly facing an FA investigation after a foul-mouthed rant at a football match.
The Line Of Duty star, 51, is said to have hurled nasty insults at non-league referee David Kennedy in Saturday’s match at Barrow Town in Leicestershire.
According the sunStephen’s tirade caused the match to be stopped for eight minutes and the referee refused to continue until the actor left the touchline.
He reportedly called the referee a ‘fucking Teletubby’ and a ‘useless fat idiot’ and also asked him if he had been bullied at school.
The Boiling Point star later apologized for his rant after the local FA launched an investigation into his behaviour.
Witnesses claimed Stephen, who was there to watch his nephew play for Barrow Town against Heather St John’s Reserves last Saturday, broke down for no reason.
Stephen Graham is reportedly facing an FA investigation after a foul-mouthed rant at a football match.
The Line Of Duty star, 51, is said to have hurled nasty insults at non-league referee David Kennedy in Saturday’s match at Barrow Town in Leicestershire.
He reportedly accused the referee of being on a “power trip” and also made a crude reference to a sexual act.
It is also claimed that Stephen boasted about being famous, saying: “Google me, I’m on Netflix.”
A source said: “His behavior was absolutely disgusting. The referee was as horrified as everyone else.
‘He rightly refused to continue with the match until Graham left. In the end he agreed to go sit at the bar so the game could continue.
Stephen reportedly apologized to the referee immediately after the match and then called him two days later to apologize again.
A source close to the actor said he was “mortified” by the incident, but denied telling people to “Google it.”
The tipster also denied other allegations that he used the C-word or threatened to “knock out” the referee.
Barrow Town eventually lost the game 3-0.
Stephen’s tirade reportedly caused the match to be delayed for eight minutes and the referee refused to continue until the actor left the touchline (pictured at Barrow Town FC).
He reportedly called the referee a “fucking Tellytubby” and a “useless fat guy” and also asked him if he had been bullied at school.
Barrow Town’s Facebook previously shared a photo of Stephen attending one of their games and wrote: “We had a thrilling 3-3 draw against Sileby but the real surprise came when actor Stephen Graham stopped by to support his nephew and cheer on “Barrow Town.” equipment.
‘He even took the time to chat and take photos with fans. A shining example of community spirit and support.’
The FA launched its Enough Is Enough campaign last year to tackle discriminatory behavior that occurred after a rise in abuse against referees.
MailOnline has contacted the FA and Stephen Graham’s representatives for comment.