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Ian Ziering’s ‘90210’ co-stars Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty and more react to his biker gang attack

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Published Jan. 3, 2024, 10:33 a.m. ET

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.”

In the post, the "Sharknado" star condems law enforcement by saying that their slow response time forced him to take matters into his own hands.
In the post, the “Sharknado” star condemns law enforcement by saying that their slow response time forced him to take matters into his own hands. Everett Collection
"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. "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."
“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. “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.” Ian Ziering/Instagram
“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.”
“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,” Brian Austin Green said in his Instagram story. “But, you know what? All turned out well. Z, I love you, brother, you’re a beast, good on you.” BACKGRID

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.

The chaos of the attack left the actor's car significantly damaged with a shattered windshield and side-view mirror.
The chaos of the attack left the actor’s car significantly damaged with a shattered windshield and side-view mirror. SplashNews.com
“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.”
“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.” Instagram / @brianaustingreen

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 "90210" continued by saying 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."
The “90210” continued by saying 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.” TMZ
Video of the Hollywood Boulevard brawl, which was obtained by TMZ, shows the actor beset upon by the four hoodlums before attempting to console his crying offspring.
Video of the Hollywood Boulevard brawl, which was obtained by TMZ, shows the actor beset upon by the four hoodlums before attempting to console his crying offspring. TMZ
On Tuesday, Ziering was spotted by TMZ for the first time since the incident sporting a plaid shirt and hat that read "Good Vibes" in West Hollywood.
On Tuesday, Ziering was spotted by TMZ for the first time since the incident sporting a plaid shirt and hat that read “Good Vibes” in West Hollywood. BACKGRID

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.