Ian Ziering breaks silence after ‘alarming’ motorcycle attack

Ian Ziering spoke out after being involved in a brawl with several bikers on New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles.

“Yesterday I witnessed an alarming incident involving a group of individuals on mini bikes,” said the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 59, wrote via Instagram on Monday January 1. “While stuck in traffic, my car was aggressively approached by one of these drivers, leading to a disturbing confrontation. In an attempt to assess any damage, I got out of my car. This action unfortunately escalated into a physical altercation, which I navigated to protect myself.”

A video of the incident obtained by TMZ, showed Ziering in an altercation with several people riding motorized minibikes on Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, December 31. He explained that his daughter Mia, 12, was in the car with him at the time, but both were unharmed. (Ziering shares Mia and daughter Penna, 10, with ex-wife Erin Ludwig.)

“I am relieved to report that my daughter and I are both completely unharmed, but the incident has left me deeply concerned about the growing audacity of such groups to disrupt public safety and peace,” Ziering explained in his message.

He continued: “This situation highlights a wider problem of hooliganism on our streets and the need for effective law enforcement responses to such behaviour. As a citizen and parent, I find it unacceptable that groups can freely engage in this type of behavior, causing fear and chaos, while the authorities’ response appears inadequate.”

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed this KTL on Sunday they received reports that a fight had broken out after motorcyclists drove recklessly through the area. Officers had responded to Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue around 3:00 PM PT, although both Ziering and the motorcyclists fled the scene after the fight. A report has been drawn up at the police, in which Ziering is mentioned as the victim. No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing, according to TMZ.

Ziering stated that he wants to see “decisive action” from officials following the incident.

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“I have always been an advocate of standing up to harassment and misconduct, and this incident reinforces my belief in the importance of personal and community safety,” he added. “We must tackle the underlying issues that lead to such disruptive behavior and ensure 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.”

The actor concluded his statement: “I am grateful for the support of my family, friends and fans during this time. In challenging moments like these, the strength and unity of our community are of utmost importance. Happy new year.”