Man Turns Himself In After Throwing Bottle at Van der Poel During Paris-Roubaix

During the Paris-Roubaix race, Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel was struck in the face by a full water bottle thrown by a spectator as he led the race with 23 miles remaining. The assailant later turned himself in to Belgian police, expressing regret for his actions, which Van der Poel described as akin to 'attempted manslaughter.' Despite the incident, Van der Poel went on to win the race, marking his third consecutive victory. He has called for legal action against the spectator, emphasizing that such behavior is unacceptable and should not go unpunished. This incident is part of a troubling pattern for Van der Poel, who has faced harassment from spectators in previous races. The public prosecutor's office is currently reviewing the situation to determine any legal consequences for the individual involved.