Ian Zieringhas addressed the allegedscuffle he was involved in with multiple bikersin Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve.
Breaking his silence on the incident Monday, Ziering, 59, said in a video posted to Instagram that he was grateful that he and his daughter Penna, 10, were unhurt in the alleged altercation.
Set to Coldplay’s song “A Sky Full of Stars,” Ziering shared a statement over a smiling photo of himself and captioned the post with the same message.
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The formerBeverly Hills, 90210star went on to say that he was “relieved to report that my daughter and I are both completely unscathed,” but added that the incident had left him “deeply concerned about the growing boldness of such groups who disrupt public safety and peace.”
“This situation highlights a larger issue of hooliganism on our streets and the need for effective law enforcement responses to such behavior,” 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.”
Ziering added that he wanted to “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 continued.
Ian Ziering and daughter Mia at the iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2023.Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images
Soon after Ziering and the individual started fighting, other bikers in the group circled back and surrounded the star, with one appearing to drive his bike into Ziering. The group then all started attacking theSharknadoactor, who appeared to run away from the group as he tried to cross the busy road.
Ian Ziering at the ‘Sharknado’ 10th Anniversary photo call and panel at 2023 Comic-Con International.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Frazer Harrison/Getty
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Along with Penna, Ziering is also dad to daughter Mia with his ex-wifeErin Ludwig.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to CW affiliateKTLAthat officers responded to the area at Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave. around 3 p.m. local time on Sunday following “reports of a fight that broke out after the group of bikers were driving recklessly.”
Per the outlet, the incident remains under investigation.
The LAPD and reps for Ziering did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment on Monday.
source: people.com
