Last night, the man who threw a water bottle at Mathieu Van der Poel turned himself in to the Belgian police of the Mira district (an area comprising the municipalities of Anzegem, Avelgem, Spiere-Helkijn, Waregem and Zwevegem). The man spoke of a moment of madness and expressed deep regret for his actions. This was confirmed by the Western Flanders prosecutor's office. He is facing potential charges of assault and intentional injury, risking a fine and a suspended sentence, although it is premature to make definitive statements. Particularly noteworthy is that no complaint has been filed against him with either Belgian or French police.

Decisive might have been - as Hln.be, which is following the story "live", reports - the reaction of Matej Mohoric's supporter group who were positioned along that stretch to watch the race: they advised the perpetrator of the crazy act, who does not belong to their club, to turn himself in to the authorities.