The chief executive of Celtic football club, Peter Lawwell, and his family were left “extremely shaken and shocked” after fleeing an explosion and fire at their home.
Eight fire engines responded to the incident after a car was reportedly petrol bombed outside Lawwell’s property in Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire, at about 1am on Wednesday. Images from the scene showed extensive fire damage to the building and cars.
The Scottish fire and rescue service said the blaze spread to other vehicles and the detached two-storey house.
While no one was injured, it has been reported that Lawwell’s daughter and four-month-old granddaughter were inside accommodation above the garage when the blaze broke out.
A Celtic spokeswoman 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.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1am on Wednesday 19 May, officers were called to a report of vehicles on fire outside a house on Peel Road, Thorntonhall.
“No one was injured and officers are currently working with the Scottish fire and rescue service to establish the cause of the fire.”
Lawwell is due to retire at the end of June after 17 years at the club.
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