Overview
- The attacker filmed himself pouring a flammable liquid on the statue, igniting it and dancing, then posted the video with the message “This is the last warning of God.”
- Madeira’s Public Security Police identified and intercepted the suspect shortly after the video spread and transferred him to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation.
- The CR7 Museum confirmed the incident and notified police, and an official investigation is underway for vandalism and damage to cultural property.
- Initial reports point to surface marks on the bronze, with a full assessment pending to determine any structural damage.
- Police sources say the individual was previously known for similar episodes, and the statue—installed in 2014 outside the CR7 Museum—remains a key tourist landmark in Funchal.