Former Rangers star Kenny Miller's Audi SUV targeted in arson attack outside flat

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Ex Rangers star Kenny Miller’s car was targeted in a late-night arson attack. The former Scotland captain’s Audi Q7 was damaged after thugs doused it with an accelerant.

The terrifying incident happened outside a family member’s flat in Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Miller, 42, and his wife Laura, 33, were temporarily staying with his mother-in-law Elizabeth O’Donnell when the drama happened.Sources said the suspects failed to set the car alight after pouring a flammable liquid over its windscreen.It is understood they were disturbed before starting the blaze however the vehicle was left badly damaged.Police were called to the property shortly after midnight earlier this month.

It happened within days of Laura giving birth to a baby girl - the couple’s third child. Miller, recently appointed assistant head coach at Falkirk, is the latest prominent figure to be targeted by firestarters.

Others include his former Gers team mate Allan McGregor and ex Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell. A source said: “Kenny says he has no idea why this happened or what’s prompted it, the family are totally in the dark.“He tries to keep his professional and family lives as separate as possible.“They’ve got a lot going on just now with a new baby and Kenny’s new job.“It’s shocking that this should happen to them.”The Edinburgh-born star had a glittering career has one of Scottish football’s top strikers.Miller played for top clubs on both side of the Border including three spells at Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Wolves and Derby County.Edinburgh -born Miller also played 69 times for Scotland, scoring 18 goals.