Celtic chief Peter Lawwell’s home ‘petrol bombed as he and his family including his young granddaughter slept inside’

CELTIC chief Peter Lawwell's home was allegedly petrol bombed as he and his family - including his young granddaughter - slept inside.

Thugs reportedly targeted motors parked in the driveway of his plush pad last night, causing fire to spread to the house sparking a major emergency response.

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Daylight photos show the house left blackened by the fireCredit: The Sun

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The inferno raged at the Celtic supremo's home

Around 40 firefighters and eight fire engines rushed to tackle the blaze after a car exploded, it is understood.

The Sun understands Lawwell, 61, and his family - including his daughter and young granddaughter - were asleep when the yobs struck at the property on the outskirts of Glasgow.

After the vehicles were torched, the rest of the house caught light, leaving the property's large garage badly damaged.

Daylight images show major wreckage, with sections of the blackened roof completely destroyed.

Lawwell and his family are safe but have been left "extremely shaken" by the frightening attack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland confirmed there were no reports of any casualties.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze but some remained at the scene in Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire, at 7am and police road closures were still in place.

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Celtic chief Peter Lawwell's home was attacked in the early hours of this morningCredit: PA: Press Association

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Vehicles were spotted on fire at the plush property, south east of the City of Glasgow

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Police on the scene in ThorntonhallCredit: The Sun

A Celtic spokesperson 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

"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."A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 1am on Wednesday, 19th May officers were called to a report of vehicles on fire outside a house.

"No one was injured and officers are currently working with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to establish the cause of the fire."

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Firefighters working to tackle the remaining blazeCredit: The Sun

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