A statement by Celtic Football Club has been issued this morning confirming the news that the Lawwell family home was attacked last night causing significant damage to the property and to parked cars. A spokesperson for Celtic said:
“We can confirm that significant damage has been caused to Peter Lawwell’s house and vehicles there, following an explosion and fire early this morning, forcing the family to leave the property.”
“Clearly, Peter’s family are extremely shaken and shocked by these terrible events, but thankfully all are safe.”
“We understand that Police Scotland are currently undertaking a criminal investigation.”
“Peter and his family will of course receive the full support and care of everyone at the Club.”
Statement ends.
Go Radio’s @ImOliverWright is in Thorntonhall after Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell’s house caught fire last night. pic.twitter.com/EuqCnWnFGQ
— Go Radio (@thisisgoradio) May 19, 2021
This is absolutely disgraceful. Whoever done this to Lawwell's house will hopefully be found quickly. A horrific thing for Peter Lawwell and his family to go through. pic.twitter.com/anyab7Uzaq
— Michael Hastie (@M8J7H) May 19, 2021
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1am on Wednesday, 19th May officers were called to a report of vehicles on fire outside a house.
“No one was injured and officers are currently working with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to establish the cause of the fire.”
Everyone at The Celtic Star and indeed across the entire Celtic family will want to send our best wishes to the Lawwell family, YNWA.
