Referee pulls handgun during dispute in amateur game in Brazil

A Brazilian referee faces disciplinary action after he pulled out a handgun during a dispute with players.

Gabriel Murta, who the state football federation said is also a police officer, was reportedly kicked and slapped during an amateur game last weekend outside of Belo Horizonte, while a manager ran on the pitch to demand a red card.

Video footage showed the referee then brandishing a gun while his linesman restrained him.