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.

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.

We reported on this disgraceful attack earlier this morning…Lawwell home set on fire as thugs petrol bomb Celtic CEO’s car as family slept