The man is accused of sending “cryptic and threatening” posts on social media.
Police in Florida arrested Michael Hunt near the Amway Arena in Orlando on Friday night where del Rey was due to perform. He was carrying two tickets for the show and a knife at the time of the arrest.
ARRESTED: Michael Hunt, for aggravated stalking & attempted kidnapping w/a weapon.
After receiving a tip we deemed a credible threat, OPD got to him before he could get near singer Lana Del Rey last night at her show at Amway Center. pic.twitter.com/twVrOSxNqF
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) February 3, 2018
Following the incident Del Rey took to Twitter to assure her fans she was doing fine and looking forward to her next gig in Atlanta:
Hey kiddos.
I’m doing fine thanks for the messages. And tomorrow we’ll be in Hotlanta can’t wait to see everyone. Yachty that means u. pic.twitter.com/hwrRYyrA3E— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) February 4, 2018
Via: Digital Spy