Police Intercept Suspect in Fire Attack on Ronaldo Statue in Madeira

Overview

• The Regional Command of the Public Security Police in Madeira said the man was identified and intercepted with help from public tips.
• The suspect was sent to psychiatric emergency care under a warrant executed in coordination with the health authority.
• Video posted to the Instagram account @zaino.tcc.filipe shows the act and includes a message saying, “This is God’s last warning.”
• Footage indicates the flames lasted only seconds and showed no obvious structural damage, but officials have not released a technical report.
• Local reports identify the suspect as Zaino Filipe, described by a police source as known for similar behavior, as debate grows over protecting the CR7 Museum landmark.