Ian Ziering attacked by bikers during New Year’s Eve ride in LA

Ian Ziering He reportedly got into an altercation with several bikers while out riding in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 31.

Ziering, 59, was seen leaving his car on Hollywood Boulevard on New Year’s Eve and approaching a group of people riding minibikes, according to video obtained by TMZ. The footage showed the actor pushing a rider off his bike before several other bikers attacked Ziering. He was pushed against a parked car and hit by several assailants.

The Beverly Hills, 90210 Alum then ran across the road as several riders followed him and continued to throw punches. Bystanders watched as the physical confrontation ended when the bikers left the scene and Ziering escaped. According to TMZ, both the bikers and Ziering left the scene after the scuffle.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed this KTL on Sunday, officers had responded to Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue around 3 p.m. PT. Police received reports that a fight broke out after motorcyclists rode recklessly through the area, and the attack is under investigation.

It is unclear why Ziering became involved with the group of motorcyclists, but his daughter Mia, 12, was in the car with him at the time, which may have contributed to his reaction.

Ziering was seen hugging his oldest child on Sunday after the altercation photos obtained by TMZ. (Ziering shares Mia and daughter Penna, 10, with ex-wife Erin Ludwig.)

Although Ziering has not yet publicly commented on the roadside confrontation, fans have expressed support to him on social media.

“Dude, I hope you’re doing well. I’m proud of you for not backing down,” one user wrote via Instagram on Sunday in the comments section of Ziering’s most recent upload. ‘I hope they find those people. They should be very easy to identify [sic]. Just rest and I hope you are doing well.”

In the photo, which was uploaded on Friday, December 29, Ziering showed off his outfit of the day, which consisted of a Snoopy hat, sweater and jeans. “#girldad #skincare #fitcheck,” he wrote alongside the selfie.

However, his followers have used the photo as a way to communicate with the people Sharknando star after his attack. “Hope you’re doing well. Way to hold your own today,” a second user wrote in the comments section.

We weekly has contacted the LAPD and Ziering’s representative for comment.