Police investigating a deliberate fire at the house of Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell have this afternoon issued a description of the suspect.
The property was set ablaze in the early hours of this morning after cars in the driveway of the Celtic CEO were targeted.
Three cars were destroyed in what police have described as a 'completely reckless act', with the blaze quickly spreading to the house in the south of Glasgow.
Mr Lawwell and his family were uninjured and have been taken to a safe location following the attack.
Police have since reviewed CCTV images which confirmed 'accelerant' was poured on the vehicles by the suspect.
He is described as around 5 ft 10 ins and of slim build. He was wearing black joggers, a black hooded jumper with the hood up, black trainers and a face mask at the time. A silver/grey hatchback car was also seen near the house at the time.
A Police Scotland statement issued this afternoon advised: "Around 1am on Wednesday, 19 May, officers were called to a report of vehicles on fire outside a house on Peel Road in Thorntonhall. Three vehicles were deliberately set alight which also resulted in a garage sustaining extensive damage.
"The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire. Nobody was injured as a result of the incident.
"Detectives are treating the fire as deliberate after CCTV enquiries showed a man pouring an accelerant on the vehicles. They are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
"The male suspect is described as around 5 ft 10 ins and of slim build. He was wearing black joggers, a black hooded jumper with the hood up, black trainers and a face mask. A silver/grey hatchback car was also seen near to the house at the time of the fire."
Detective Inspector Susie Cairns said: "This was a completely reckless act which destroyed three cars and caused significant damage to the property's garage. The consequences could have been so much worse but thankfully nobody was injured during this incident.
"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time that saw a man or car matching this description or saw any unusual activity to please come forward.
"If you have personal CCTV or a dashcam, please check back and see if there is any footage that could assist our investigation. No matter how small or insignificant you think it may be, please get in touch."
A statement released by Celtic confirmed that the family had been left "extremely shaken" by the incident, and noted that they would receive the "full support and care" from the club.
The statement reads: "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."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 0134 of 19 May. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
