Ian Zeiring, 'Beverly Hills 90210' Star, Attacked by Bikers at New Year's Eve Brawl
Actor Ian Ziering, widely recognized for his role in "Beverly Hills 90210," found himself during a street altercation with a group of motorized mini-bikers in Hollywood on New Year's Eve, KTLA reports. The incident prompted police response to Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue around 3 PM after reports of a fight involving reckless driving by the bikers.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident, stating that the brawl erupted following the bikers' reckless maneuvers in the area.
The footage captures the actor pushing one of the mini-bike riders, who was positioned directly in front of what appears to be his SUV before it escalated into a full-fledged brawl between the parties involved.
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Ian Ziering Caught Up in New Year's Eve Brawl
In the video, Ziering is surrounded by four helmeted bikers who physically engage with him.
One of the attackers even brandished a motorcycle helmet as a weapon.
The altercation escalated, with Ziering eventually fleeing across the street to evade further confrontation.
LAPD did not officially disclose the victim's identity but confirmed an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Lt. Letisia Ruiz, the LAPD media spokesperson, explained that the mini-motorcycle riders collided with the victim's vehicle, sparking the altercation.
"The mini-motorcycle riders were driving recklessly and struck the victim's vehicle, and an altercation occurred," Ruiz told USA TODAY.
Following the altercation, Ziering retreated to his car and drove away, successfully evading the bikers, who also departed from the scene. The incident concluded with both parties leaving the area after the confrontation.
By the time law enforcement arrived, the bikers had left the scene, leaving the investigation in progress.
Ian Ziering Addresses the Incident on Instagram
The actor took to Instagram to share his perspective on the New Year's Eve brawl, according to ET Online.
Ian Ziering recounted an alarming encounter with a group of aggressive mini-bike riders while stuck in traffic.
The 'Beverly Hills 90210' star detailed how the situation escalated into a physical altercation when he exited his car to assess potential damage.
"Yesterday, I experienced an alarming incident involving a group of individuals on mini bikes," he wrote.
"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."
Ziering emphasized that, despite the distressing incident, he and his daughter, who was with him then, emerged unscathed.
Expressing concern about the boldness of groups disrupting public safety, he highlighted the need for effective law enforcement responses to such behavior.
Advocating against street hooliganism, Ziering called for decisive action by city officials and law enforcement to prevent future occurrences.
Ian Zeiring concluded his Instagram post by thanking his family, friends, and fans for their support during the challenging moment.
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