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13/05/2011
Two Held Over Neil Lennon Death Threats
Two men have been detained in connection with parcel bombs sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon.
A 41-year-old man and another, aged 43, have been charged under the explosive substances act.
They are expected to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday.
According to Strathclyde police the arrests followed raids in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, where one suspect package was discovered in a postbox.
Similar devices were also sent to two prominent Celtic supporters, as well as a Republican supporters group.
Police have also confirmed that they are investigating a suspicious package at Celtic Park.
However, Strathclyde Police stressed it is not being linked to the arrest of the two men in Ayrshire.
Ch Supt Ruaraidh Nicolson commented: "I would expect that there will continue to be a fair amount of activity in this area throughout the day.
"I appreciate that this may be inconvenient to people who want to go about their daily business.
"I can assure you that we will be doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum and to get the local area back to normal as quickly as possible.
"I would say, though, that if anyone has any concerns, please speak to one of the officers at the scene or call your local police station."
First Minister Alex Salmond added: "I am very pleased and satisfied that the police are making substantial progress in this important investigation.
"I am sure that satisfaction will be shared by the Scottish public as a whole."
The raids come the morning after a man was detained in connection with an attempted assault on Neil Lennon on the pitch at Tynecastle, in the game between Hearts and Celtic and a suspect package was found at Celtic Park, which is believed to have contained as bullet.
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell commented: "It is intolerable that any football club, or individual, going about their lawful business in the name of sport should be subjected to this ongoing campaign of hatred and intimidation. This is Scotland's shame and it is high time Scotland addressed it."
See also: Celtic Manager Target Of Violence Again
(JG/BMcC)
A 41-year-old man and another, aged 43, have been charged under the explosive substances act.
They are expected to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday.
According to Strathclyde police the arrests followed raids in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, where one suspect package was discovered in a postbox.
Similar devices were also sent to two prominent Celtic supporters, as well as a Republican supporters group.
Police have also confirmed that they are investigating a suspicious package at Celtic Park.
However, Strathclyde Police stressed it is not being linked to the arrest of the two men in Ayrshire.
Ch Supt Ruaraidh Nicolson commented: "I would expect that there will continue to be a fair amount of activity in this area throughout the day.
"I appreciate that this may be inconvenient to people who want to go about their daily business.
"I can assure you that we will be doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum and to get the local area back to normal as quickly as possible.
"I would say, though, that if anyone has any concerns, please speak to one of the officers at the scene or call your local police station."
First Minister Alex Salmond added: "I am very pleased and satisfied that the police are making substantial progress in this important investigation.
"I am sure that satisfaction will be shared by the Scottish public as a whole."
The raids come the morning after a man was detained in connection with an attempted assault on Neil Lennon on the pitch at Tynecastle, in the game between Hearts and Celtic and a suspect package was found at Celtic Park, which is believed to have contained as bullet.
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell commented: "It is intolerable that any football club, or individual, going about their lawful business in the name of sport should be subjected to this ongoing campaign of hatred and intimidation. This is Scotland's shame and it is high time Scotland addressed it."
See also: Celtic Manager Target Of Violence Again
(JG/BMcC)
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