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Kaitlin Easton

Cops probing ex-Celtic chief Peter Lawwell firebomb attack release image of man and vehicle

Cops have released an image of a man they are trying to trace after a fire attack at former Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell's home.

Police believe the man may be able to assist with their enquires following the horror blaze on Wednesday May 19 in the Thorntonhall area.

Fire Crews and investigators at the scene of a fire at Peter Lawwell's Thorntonhall home (Daily Record/Victoria Stewart)

Emergency services raced to Lawwell's home around 12.50am as his family, including his daughter and baby granddaughter, were forced to flee to safety.

Officers have now released an image of a man and a vehicle that was seen in the area around the same time.

Officers are keen to trace this vehicle (Police Scotland)
The man is wearing dark clothing (Police Scotland)

The blaze at the luxury home spread to the spread to a two-storey garage and caused extensive damage.

Three cars were also destroyed in the attack as CCTV footage captured a man pouring an accelerant on to vehicles at the property.

Neighbours quickly awoke to chaos and blue flashing lights as emergency services descended on the scene following the attack as some reported hearing noises like fire crackers.

Luckily no one was injured in the blaze.

Anyone who may recognise the male in the images, or the vehicle, or who has any information is being urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0134 of 19 May, 2021.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be provided anonymously.

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