A man has been arrested in Florida over an alleged plot to kidnap Lana Del Rey.
The man, named by local police as Michael Hunt, was allegedly carrying a knife when he was arrested by Orlando police shortly before the singer’s concert on Friday.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, police said that they had gotten a tip from a caller that Hunt had shared “cryptic and threatening” social media posts towards the singer.
He was later arrested near the location of the gig on Friday night.
A statement issued by the Orlando Police Department said:
“On Friday, Feb 2, Orlando Police received a tip about a possible kidnapping threat to singer Lana Del Rey [Elizabeth Woolridge Grant], who was scheduled to perform at the Amway Center that night.
“The threats were reportedly made by Michael Hunt, 43, of Riverview, Florida. OPD Detectives considered the information a credible threat and took investigative measures to locate Hunt.
“OPD officers came into contact with Hunt at Hughey Avenue and Central Boulevard on Friday evening, one block from the Amway Center. When he was taken into custody, Hunt was in possession of tickets to the Lana Del Rey performance and a knife.
“At no time was he able to make contact with Ms Grant.”
OPD Media release on arrest of Michael Hunt, 43, who stalked, made threats against singer Lana Del Rey.
Working off a tip,OPD Officers were able to stop Hunt, who was armed with a knife, before he could get to the Amway Center. pic.twitter.com/mOsfGEwJIO
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) February 4, 2018
They went on to explain that Hunt is currently being held in jail on no bond. He is facing charges of aggravated stalking with a credible threat and attempted kidnapping with a weapon.
The statement continued:
“On Friday, OPD determined this was a credible threat and worked swiftly to ensure the safety of everyone involved and everyone who attended the show.”
The singer has since spoken out to give fans an update on her well-being.
https://twitter.com/LanaDelRey/status/960221100415377408
She wrote:
“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.”
