Investigation launched following 'deliberate' fire at Celtic chief Peter Lawwell's home
Emergency crews were called to the property on Peel Road at around 1am on Wednesday 19th May, following reports of vehicles on fire outside the home.
Police have launched an investigation following a "deliberate" fire at Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell's home in Thorntonhall.
Emergency crews were called to the property on Peel Road at around 1am on Wednesday 19th May, following reports of vehicles on fire outside the home.
Three vehicles were deliberately set on fire, which also resulted in a garage being severely damaged.
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.
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."
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.
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