CCTV images released following fire at former Celtic chief Peter Lawwell's Thorntonhall home
The incident happened on Wednesday 19th May.
Last updated 8th Jul 2021
CCTV images have been released following the fire attack which took place at the home of former Celtic chief Peter Lawwell.
It's after Mr Lawwell and his family were forced to flee their home after an explosion and blaze at the property in Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire, on Wednesday May 19, which police are treating as deliberate.
We told you police launched an investigation into the deliberate fire hours after it happened.
A man was spotted on CCTV pouring accelerant on cars in the garage in the early hours of that Wednesday morning.
Eight fire engines were sent to the scene on Peel Road to extinguish the blaze after the alarm was raised at around 1am.
Police have released images of a man dressed in black trousers and black top with the hood up, and a car parked on a road beside a hedge.
They've released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their enquiries in relation to the incident.
Police have also released the image of a vehicle that was seen in the area around this time and which they are keen to trace.
Speaking after the fire Mr Lawwell said the family had been "deeply affected" by the incident, but had drawn comfort from "literally thousands of messages of support" from Celtic fans and the football community.
Anyone who may recognise the man in the images, or the vehicle, or who has any information is asked to contact Police Scotland via the telephone number 101 quoting incident 0134 of 19 May, 2021.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be provided anonymously.