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Fire, Explosion at Celtic CEO Peter Lawwell's House Being Investigated by Police

Police in Scotland are investigated a fire and explosion at the home of Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell, according to ESPN.

A spokesperson from the club said Lawwell and his family "are extremely shaken and shocked by these terrible events."

"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," she said.

Authorities received a report of a car that had allegedly been firebombed outside of Lawwell's property, per the Guardian's Libby Brooks.