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Assault verdict is a ‘body blow’ to Lennon

Neil Lennon has been left disheartened and confused by the acquittal of the football fan accused of attacking him at a match in front of millions of people, Celtic's chief executive has claimed.

Anger: Peter Lawwell spoke out after the man accused of attacking Neil Lennon, below, was acquitted of assault. Main picture: Jamie Simpson
Anger: Peter Lawwell spoke out after the man accused of attacking Neil Lennon, below, was acquitted of assault. Main picture: Jamie Simpson

Peter Lawwell described the jury’s decision to clear John Wilson, 26, of a sectarian assault during a match against Hearts, as “another body blow” to the Celtic manager after a season in which he had to be given protection when he was subjected to death threats.