Trending Now - Lindsey Buckingham Assaulted by Woman in Santa Monica

WHO:

Los Angeles Times - A detective in the LAPD Threat Management Unit provided a declaration stating that Dick insisted she was the child of Buckingham and believed to be dangerous and mentally unstable.

Los Angeles Times - The suspect has been identified as Michelle Dick, who was 53 years old at the time of the restraining order filing in November 2024.

Billboard - The suspect has been identified as a 35-year-old woman.

Billboard - Lindsey Buckingham, a member of Fleetwood Mac, was the victim of an attack.

Drudge Report - The suspect is described as a woman, identified as a stalker.

WHAT:

Rolling Stone Music - The female suspect allegedly doused Lindsey Buckingham with an unknown liquid substance.

latimes.com - The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the attack occurred on Wednesday morning, April 1st, 2026.

latimes.com - LAPD Capt. Mike Bland stated, “The Los Angeles Police Department, Threat Management Unit, is working with the Santa Monica Police Department to investigate the incident.”

Los Angeles Times - Police believe the woman found out when and where Buckingham had scheduled his appointment. She was not apprehended on April 1st, 2026, but an arrest was expected soon.

Los Angeles Times - The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the attack involved the suspect tossing an unknown substance from a container as Buckingham entered a building for an appointment.

Los Angeles Times - Buckingham filed a request for a restraining order against Michelle Dick in November 2024, which was granted by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Scully.

Los Angeles Times - The restraining order mandates that Dick stay at least 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife, and his son.

Rolling Stone Music - Lindsey Buckingham was reportedly uninjured after the attack with the unknown substance.

Drudge Report - Law enforcement is investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.

Billboard - The suspect allegedly threw an unknown substance at Lindsey Buckingham before fleeing the scene.

Drudge Report - The incident is characterized as an assault.

WHERE:

Billboard - The attack occurred near the Santa Monica Pier.

Billboard - The attack occurred in Santa Monica, California.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The attack occurred on April 1st, 2026.

Billboard - The incident was reported to the police shortly after it occurred on March 31st, 2026.

Billboard - The incident took place on March 31st, 2026.

WHY:

latimes.com - Buckingham's declaration for the restraining order included details of Dick's harassment, which involved loitering around his home, making repeated calls, and leaving threatening voicemails.

Los Angeles Times - Buckingham's declaration for the restraining order stated that Dick had been stalking him for several years, including threats of violence and loitering around his home.

Drudge Report - The suspect has a history of stalking Lindsey Buckingham, which has been documented in previous police reports.

Drudge Report - The attack is suggested to be motivated by the suspect's status as a stalker.

HOW:

latimes.com - The attack involved the suspect throwing an unknown substance from a container as Buckingham entered a building for an appointment.

Billboard - The substance thrown at Buckingham is being analyzed by authorities to determine its nature.

Billboard - The method of the attack involved throwing an unknown substance at Buckingham.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 09:16 UTC)

On Wednesday morning, on Wednesday, Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a female suspect who allegedly threw an unknown liquid substance at him as he entered a building for an appointment. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident and stated that their Threat Management Unit is collaborating with the Santa Monica Police Department to investigate further. Buckingham had previously sought a restraining order against the suspect due to her harassment, which included loitering near his home and leaving threatening voicemails.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 05:29 UTC)

An attack occurred on Wednesday, involving a substance thrown at Buckingham, which authorities are currently analyzing to determine its nature. Police believe the woman responsible discovered when and where Buckingham had scheduled his appointment, and while she was not apprehended on that day, an arrest is expected soon. Buckingham's declaration for a restraining order revealed that Dick had been stalking him for several years, making threats of violence and loitering around his home, with a detective from the LAPD Threat Management Unit describing her as dangerous and mentally unstable.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 03:50 UTC)

The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that Michelle Dick, who was 53 years old when a restraining order was filed against her in November 20th24, attacked Buckingham by tossing an unknown substance at him as he entered a building for an appointment. Buckingham had previously filed for a restraining order, citing years of stalking, threats of violence, and loitering around his home, which was granted by a judge and requires Dick to stay at least 100 yards away from him and his family. A detective from the LAPD Threat Management Unit noted that Dick claimed to be Buckingham's child and was considered dangerous and mentally unstable.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 01:21 UTC)

Lindsey Buckingham was reportedly uninjured after an attack involving an unknown substance. The incident occurred earlier on Thursday, and details are still emerging. Rolling Stone Music broke the news at 21:11 UTC.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 23:08 UTC)

Law enforcement is investigating an incident near the Santa Monica Pier as a potential hate crime, with a 35-year-old woman identified as the suspect. The attack, which involved a substance thrown at musician Lindsey Buckingham, was reported to police shortly after it occurred on Tuesday, and authorities are currently analyzing the substance to determine its nature. Notably, the suspect has a documented history of stalking Buckingham, as outlined in previous police reports.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 21:12 UTC)

Lindsey Buckingham, a member of Fleetwood Mac, was the victim of an assault in Santa Monica, California, on Tuesday, when a woman identified as a stalker allegedly threw an unknown substance at him before fleeing the scene. The incident has raised concerns due to the suspect's history of stalking. Authorities are investigating the attack, which has been characterized as a serious offense.