MX23RW : Sunday, January 5 19:38:33| >> :120:62985:62985:

Peter Lawwell thanks fans for support after "devastating attack" on home

Peter Lawwell thanks fans for support after
© Reuters
Peter Lawwell and his family fled their home in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a fire destroyed three cars.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has thanked supporters after receiving thousands of messages following a "devastating attack" at his home.

Lawwell and his family fled their home in Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire after a fire destroyed three cars and caused significant damage to the garage in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Police are investigating after CCTV images showed a man pouring accelerant on to the vehicles.

Lawwell, who is retiring from his Celtic Park role at the end of June, said in a statement: "This has been a devastating attack on myself and my family, the effects of which will stay with us all for a long time.

"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.

"Naturally my family has been deeply affected by these events. This is a hugely challenging time but we will make sure we stay strong and we will get through this together.

"I wanted to take this opportunity to offer my thanks to the Fire Service for their skill, bravery and professionalism in dealing with the fire, and Police Scotland, too, for their support and professionalism.

"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.

"Clearly, I echo the words of Police Scotland and would ask that if anyone does have any relevant information which could help this investigation, to please come forward."

ID:448308: cacheID:448308:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2737:
Written by
P A
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Read more about Peter Lawwell Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic2017215574853
2RangersRangers20124437162140
3Dundee UnitedDundee Utd219753022834
4Aberdeen2110473230234
5Motherwell219392734-730
6St Mirren2283112737-1027
7Hibernian226883135-426
8Dundee2174103337-425
9Ross County226792238-1625
10Kilmarnock2266102537-1224
11Hearts2265112531-623
12St Johnstone2243152444-2015


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!