Neil Lennon 'prank' student escapes trial

Lee Dunlop, 22, a student at the University of Stirling, was charged by police after a complaint was made about the photo.

It showed him dressed up as Postman Pat, holding a cardboard box which is labelled with Neil Lennon's name and the club's address at Parkhead stadium.

He was charged with a sectarian breach of the peace by Central Scotland Police but the Crown Office said Mr Dunlop will not appear in court and the case was closed.

A Crown Office spokeswoman said: "The procurator fiscal at Stirling received a report concerning a 22-year-old male in connection with an alleged incident on May 7.

"After full and careful consideration of all the facts and circumstances, Crown Counsel have now concluded that while the actions of the accused were in bad taste, there was insufficient evidence of a criminal offence having been committed, therefore there should be no criminal proceedings. The case is now closed."

Last month two men appeared in court charged with dispatching explosive substances and hoax bombs after suspect packages were sent to Lennon and high-profile supporters of the club.

Neil McKenzie, 41, of Saltcoats, and Trevor Muirhead, 43, of Kilwinning, both Ayrshire, made no plea or declaration when they appeared in private at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

The men were arrested following a major police investigation after suspect packages were sent to the Celtic manager and one each to lawyer Paul McBride QC and former MSP Trish Godman.

Another suspect package, addressed to the offices of Cairde Na H'Eireann (Friends of Ireland) in Glasgow, was also intercepted by officers in April.

All of the packages were found during March and April.