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<\/p>\nFleetwood 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. <\/p>\n
The incident took place in Santa Monica as the legendary guitarist arrived at a building for a scheduled appointment, according to NBC4 Los Angeles. <\/p>\n
The assailant struck as Mr Buckingham entered the premises before immediately fleeing the scene. <\/p>\n
Law enforcement officials confirmed the attack occurred on April 1, with the substance thrown at the Go Your Own Way songwriter remaining unidentified.<\/p>\n
Mr Buckingham has been left shaken by the ordeal <\/p>\n
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The woman responsible for the assault made her escape shortly after confronting the rock star, before making her attack. <\/p>\n
Authorities have described the woman as a “stalking suspect” who was already known to Mr Buckingham from prior encounters. <\/p>\n
It has been reported that police believe she had discovered the location of his appointment beforehand and waited to confront him upon his arrival. <\/p>\n
Despite escaping immediately after the attack, investigators have successfully identified the suspect. <\/p>\n
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The iconic band member had been stalked by the woman <\/p>\n
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The singer luckily escaped the confrontation without sustaining any injuries, law enforcement officials confirmed.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the LAPD told Us Weekly: “Our threat management unit is handling the investigation.”<\/p>\n
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Mr Lindsey was left unharmed by the incident <\/p>\n
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The Santa Monica Police Department is also actively involved in examining the circumstances surrounding the attack. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Fans of Mr Buckingham were quick to wish him well, as one person commented under his recent Instagram post: \u201cI hope you are alright!!!\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cJust saw the news, sending love from Australia. Glad you\u2019re ok,\u201d another added before a third said: \u201cHope you are alright!! Very glad to hear the person has been arrested.\u201d <\/p>\n
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The woman who attacked Mr Buckingham has been aprehended <\/p>\n
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Another added: \u201cHope you\u2019re 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.\u201d (sic)<\/p>\n
Mr Buckingham rose to fame after joining Fleetwood Mac in the mid-1970s, bringing his then-girlfriend Stevie Nicks into the lineup alongside him.<\/p>\n
The couple’s turbulent relationship became central to the band’s creative output, most notably inspiring their landmark 1977 album Rumours.<\/p>\n
Their romance ended in 1976, though Buckingham continued with the group, contributing to eight studio albums and winning two Grammy Awards during his tenure.<\/p>\n
He departed Fleetwood Mac in 1987 before returning for touring commitments a decade later. <\/p>\n
His final exit came in 2018 amid reported tensions, with drummer Mick Fleetwood describing the situation as having reached a “brick wall”.<\/p>\n