Fleetwood Mac legend Lindsey Buckingham attacked by stalker as he's doused with ‘unknown substance’

Lauren Williams
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:20:23 +0000

Fleetwood Mac icon Lindsey Buckingham was targeted in a street assault in California on Wednesday, with a woman hurling an unidentified substance at the 76-year-old musician.

The incident took place in Santa Monica as the legendary guitarist arrived at a building for a scheduled appointment, according to NBC4 Los Angeles.

The assailant struck as Mr Buckingham entered the premises before immediately fleeing the scene.

Law enforcement officials confirmed the attack occurred on April 1, with the substance thrown at the Go Your Own Way songwriter remaining unidentified.

The woman responsible for the assault made her escape shortly after confronting the rock star, before making her attack.

Authorities have described the woman as a "stalking suspect" who was already known to Mr Buckingham from prior encounters.

It has been reported that police believe she had discovered the location of his appointment beforehand and waited to confront him upon his arrival.

Despite escaping immediately after the attack, investigators have successfully identified the suspect.

The singer luckily escaped the confrontation without sustaining any injuries, law enforcement officials confirmed.

The investigation into the incident is being handled jointly by two agencies, with the Los Angeles Police Department's threat management unit taking a lead role.

A spokesperson for the LAPD told Us Weekly: "Our threat management unit is handling the investigation."

The Santa Monica Police Department is also actively involved in examining the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Both forces are working to establish the full details of what occurred outside the building where the musician had been due to attend his appointment on Wednesday morning.

Fans of Mr Buckingham were quick to wish him well, as one person commented under his recent Instagram post: “I hope you are alright!!!”

“Just saw the news, sending love from Australia. Glad you’re ok,” another added before a third said: “Hope you are alright!! Very glad to hear the person has been arrested.”

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Another added: “Hope you’re ok after that attack, Lindsey. So sorry to hear what happened to you. I hope you have no more incidents from this woman. Take care.” (sic)

Mr Buckingham rose to fame after joining Fleetwood Mac in the mid-1970s, bringing his then-girlfriend Stevie Nicks into the lineup alongside him.

The couple's turbulent relationship became central to the band's creative output, most notably inspiring their landmark 1977 album Rumours.

Their romance ended in 1976, though Buckingham continued with the group, contributing to eight studio albums and winning two Grammy Awards during his tenure.

He departed Fleetwood Mac in 1987 before returning for touring commitments a decade later.

His final exit came in 2018 amid reported tensions, with drummer Mick Fleetwood describing the situation as having reached a "brick wall".