Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell breaks silence after terrifying firebomb attack on family home

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell described the deliberate fire at his home a ‘devastating attack’ on himself and his family.

A masked man was caught on CCTV setting fire to three cars outside Mr Lawwell’s home in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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Lawwell was targeted while he slept at home

The blaze in Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire, caused extensive damage to a garage.

“This has been a devastating attack on myself and my family, the effects of which will stay with us all for a long time,” Mr Lawwell said in a statement.

“I am, of course, extremely relieved that everyone is safe. I would like to thank my wife and my family for their support and for the strength and courage they have shown during such a difficult time.”

The fire spread rapidly to his house

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Three cars were torched outside his £2million property in South Lanarkshire, with flames spreading to an annex where the 61-year-old’s daughter and baby granddaughter were asleep

Mr Lawwell thanked the fire service and Police Scotland for their ‘support and professionalism.’

He added: “I also thank the Celtic Board and Celtic staff for all the support they have given me. It has been fantastic and sincerely appreciated.

“As a family, we have received literally thousands of messages of support from Celtic fans and from people across the wider global football family.

“This has provided us with great comfort and we all offer our heartfelt thanks for the concern and support which people have shown.”

Mr Lawwell confirmed in January he would retire at the end of June after 17 years at Celtic. He has been replaced by Dominic McKay, who has already moved from Scottish Rugby to take up the post.

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