By Mark Gray
12:00pm PST, Jan 3, 2024
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Ian Ziering is speaking out about the violent street confrontation he was involved in on New Year's Eve, and he's calling for law enforcement to "take decisive action" to ensure incidents like his — which he calls "hooliganism" — don't become the norm.
On Monday, Jan. 1, the "Beverly Hills 90210" star thanked his friends and family for supporting him after the "alarming" fiasco, which was caught on tape. Video shows Ian getting ganged up on and narrowly avoiding serious injuries during the beatdown.
Keep clicking for more on the incident and read Ian's reaction to the situation..
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On Dec. 31, Ian Ziering was driving down Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles when a large group of people riding motorized mini bikes began weaving in and out of traffic. There is suspicion that one of them hit Ian's car.
Video shows Ian getting out of his car to confront of the bikers. Soon after, that bikers and several of his pals began assaulting the actor. Ian is seen swinging his arms wildly while trying to get away from the beating.
One man was seen with his motorcycle helmet in hand ready to swing it toward Ian, but the "Sharknado" star was thankfully too far out of reach.
It didn't appear that any bystanders were ready to help Ian, who was clearly outmanned.
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After the situation, the bikers fled. A police report was filed and Ian was listed as the victim.
Video shows Ian comforting and consoling his 10-year-old daughter, Penna, immediately after the incident, as she watched the whole thing from within the car. Penna was seen crying and visibly upset.
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On Jan. 1, Ian Ziering began 2024 with a lengthy message about the incident.
"Yesterday, I experienced an alarming incident involving a group of individuals on mini bikes. While stuck in traffic, my car was approached aggressively by one of these riders leading to an unsettling confrontation. In an attempt to assess any damage I exited my car. This action, unfortunately, escalated into a physical altercation, which I navigated to protect myself," Ian penned on Instagram. "I am relieved to report that my daughter and I are both completely unscathed, but the incident has left me deeply concerned about the growing boldness of such groups who disrupt public safety and peace."
He continued on the next slide…
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"This situation highlights a larger issue of hooliganism on our streets and the need for effective law enforcement responses to such behavior. As a citizen and a parent, I find it unacceptable that groups can freely engage in this kind of behavior, causing fear and chaos, while the response from authorities seems insufficient," Ian Ziering wrote. "I have always been an advocate for standing up against intimidation and misconduct, and this incident reinforces my belief in the importance of personal and community safety."
"We must address the underlying issues that lead to such disruptive behavior and ensure that our streets are safe for everyone. I urge city officials and law enforcement to take decisive action against such lawlessness and provide the necessary resources to prevent future occurrences. I am thankful for the support of my family, friends, and fans during this time. It's in challenging moments like these that the strength and unity of our community are most vital. Happy new year."
