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Ian Ziering’s “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-stars Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty and Brian Austin Green have reacted to an Instagram post from Ziering detailing the events of his New Year’s Eve biker gang attack.
The “Sharknado” star condemned law enforcement by saying that their slow response time forced him to take matters into his own hands.
“Yesterday, I experienced an alarming incident involving a group of individuals on mini bikes. While stuck in traffic, my car was approached aggressively by one of these riders leading to an unsettling confrontation,” Ziering, 59, wrote on Monday. “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.”
The “90210” alum stated that while he and his 12-year-old daughter — who was in the backseat at the time of the attack — are fine, “the incident has left me deeply concerned about the growing boldness of such groups who disrupt public safety and peace.”
Ziering said the unprovoked attack “highlights a larger issue of hooliganism on our streets and the need for effective law enforcement responses to such behavior.”
“I urge city officials and law enforcement to take decisive action against such lawlessness and provide the necessary resources to prevent future occurrences,” he concluded. “I am thankful for the support of my family, friends, and fans during this time. It’s in challenging moments like these that the strength and unity of our community are most vital. Happy new year.”
Since posting the video on Monday, Priestley, 54, and Doherty, 52, have liked the post.
On Tuesday, Brian Austin Green released his own statement praising his co-star’s efforts.
“Hey, so I didn’t get a chance to get into this at all,” Green, 50, said in his Instagram Story. “My boy Ian Ziering got into a fistfight on Hollywood Boulevard with like five dudes, and f – – king like beat them, did it, did his thing.”
“He’s a monster. He’s f – – king incredibly fit, obviously. I would not suggest, to anyone, to fight people, especially not now in this climate,” he continued. “But, you know what? All turned out well. Z, I love you, brother, you’re a beast, good on you.”
The Post reached out to Priestley and Doherty for additional comment.
Video of the Hollywood Boulevard brawl, which was obtained by TMZ, shows the actor beset upon by bikers before attempting to console his crying daughter.
The chaos of the attack left the actor’s car significantly damaged with a shattered windshield and side-view mirror.
On Tuesday, Ziering, sporting a plaid shirt and hat that read “Good Vibes,” was spotted in West Hollywood by TMZ for the first time since the incident.
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