The former Beverly Hills star Ian Ziering and his twelve-year-old daughter Mia were caught on camera in a fight with a group riding motorized mini bikes in Hollywood on New Year’s Eve. In a video obtained, Ziering was surrounded by a group of bikers who had been weaving in and out of traffic and might have struck his car also.
Ziering, after tolerating for a time, reacts and is seen getting out of his car. He appeared to get into a physical altercation with one of them.
Soon after the two started fighting, he was immediately surrounded by the bikers, and they struck the actor several times. The actor then appeared to run away from the group and tried to cross the other side of the road, but he was chased down.
He was chased by the group, and they apparently grabbed his shirt, pushed him into another vehicle, and started to strike him more. Ziering somehow managed to get back to his car and drove away.
From the video, it seemed that he was not seriously hurt. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the officers will respond to Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave. around 3 p.m. on Sunday following the reports of a fight that broke out when some of the bikers were riding recklessly.
The investigation is done on the case. On Monday, Ian Ziering responded to the news of the fight.
Ian Ziering addressed the scuffle with the bikers
After the news of the very famous actor Ian Ziering fighting in the middle of the road with some bikers broke out, everyone eagerly waited for Ian’s stand on it.
On Monday, 1 January 2024, he posted an Instagram post addressing the alleged fight that he was involved in with a group of bikers who were driving recklessly. He posted a video saying that he is grateful that he and his daughter Mia were unhurt in the fight.
He explained the scenario by saying that while he was stuck in the traffic, his car was approached aggressively by one of the riders, which led to an unsettling confrontation. So, in an attempt to assess the damage, he exited the car and tried to ask the riders about it.
He says that this has escalated into a physical altercation, which was done by him just to protect himself and his child. He went on to say that both of them are safe, and the incident has left him concerned about the growing boldness of such groups to do anything in the streets and disrupt public safety.
He went on to point out that the situation that has happened with him highlights a larger issue that has to be dealt with with utmost care. He requests that there is a need for effective law enforcement responses to such behaviors.
He continued
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. 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.
He wanted to ensure that our streets were safe for everyone, and he also urged city officials and law enforcement to take decisive action against such people and protect them.
The actor concluded the post by thanking his family, friends, and fans for the immense support that he received after the video went viral. It is in such challenging moments the strength and unity of our community are most vital.
Many celebrities have come in support of Ziering and have commented on the post. Many pointed out the fact that nobody came in to help the person rather than filming the incident.