Ian Ziering spoke out after he was involved in a shocking daytime brawl with a band of mini-bike riders in Hollywood on New Year’s Eve.
The Beverly Hills 90210 alum, 59, took to his Instagram on Monday to share details of the ‘alarming incident’ and update fans on the status of his 12-year-old daughter, Mia, who was seated in his car at the time of the altercation.
‘While stuck in traffic, my car was approached aggressively by one of these riders leading to an unsettling confrontation,’ he began. ‘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.’
A video of the violent episode shows the star clashing with four bikers who threw punches and kicks before he sprinted across the street on Hollywood Boulevard.
‘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,’ Ziering added on Instagram.
Ian Ziering spoke out after he was involved in a shocking daytime brawl with a band of mini-bike riders in Hollywood on New Year’s Eve
He was filmed being punched and kicked by a group of mini-bike riders in Los Angeles on Sunday in a shock traffic altercation
The Beverly Hills 90210 alum, 59, took to his Instagram on Monday to share details of the ‘alarming incident’ and update fans on the status of his 12-year-old daughter, Mia, who was in the passenger seat of his car at the time of the altercation
‘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,’ he continued, before urging law enforcement to ‘take decisive action.’
‘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’.
He concluded: ‘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.’
A source told DailyMail.com that Ziering is ‘doing okay’ after the incident.
It was not immediately clear if anyone was arrested in connection with the incident as of Sunday evening, TMZ reported, noting that ‘an official report’ lists the Newark, New Jersey-born actor ‘as the victim’ in the incident.
In an additional video published by the outlet, Ziering appeared to be consoling Mia, who appeared visibly upset.
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A video of the violent episode shows the star clashing with four bikers who threw punches and kicks before he sprinted across the street on Hollywood Boulevard
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In video from the shock incident, The Beverly Hills, 90210 actor, 59, was seen clashing with mini-bike riders on Hollywood Boulevard
Ziering kicked one assailant as he ran across the street
The actor grappled with one biker during the shocking altercation
Ziering was filmed approaching one rider and striking them
As he grappled with one rider he was swarmed by others who attacked him
The actor defended himself against the attacks as he was pushed up against a car
Ziering attempted to run to safety but was chased and grabbed by one rider
The actor was grabbed by a rider as he ran across the street
The incident involving Ziering took place on Hollywood Boulevard. Pictured in 2013
(L-R) Gabrielle Carteris, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth and Ziering were seen in 2019 on the reboot BH90210
Police told the outlet they are probing the incident and communicating with the people involved with the incident, which took place at around 3 p.m. Sunday near the famed corner of Hollywood and Highland, right along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Sources told the outlet that Ziering’s ‘vehicle … may have been hit’ prior to the conflict caught on camera in the incident.
Ziering was able to get back into his vehicle and depart the scene, sources told the outlet, while the group of mini-bikers also abruptly left the scene after the violent incident.
