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Privacy NoticeIan Hislop, the sharp-witted editor of satirical magazine Private Eye, has given an update following an alarming incident where the rear window of his cab suddenly shattered. Initially, there was a flurry of concern that the celebrated panellist of Have I Got News For You had been caught in a firearm incident after his London taxi appeared to be struck by what was thought to be a bullet. Thankfully, Met Police have since quashed such fears, stating they’ve found “no evidence of a firearms discharge at this time”. The authorities are still piecing together what happened during the unnerving event on the morning of Tuesday 1 October in Soho. Following the incident, Ian expressed gratitude and relief as he said: “The police investigating the incident in the taxi have now advised me that they have completed their forensic tests, have found no evidence of a firearm discharge and will be concentrating their investigations on indications that a mechanical fault caused the window to shatter.” He added a heartfelt: “Thanks again to all concerned for their support and concern.”
Ian is best known as one of the team captains on Have I Got News For You
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Offering reassurance, an earlier statement from Ian noted: “They were initially looking into the possibility of a shot having been fired but have now indicated that there may be another more innocent explanation for what happened,” reports the Mirror. The journalist and TV presenter hasn’t held back in expressing his thanks to the diligent officers and “all who contacted me” over the scare which began with a driver’s call at about 10.10am, claiming his vehicle had taken damage from a supposed shot while stuck in traffic on Dean Street in the centre of London. Sign up to OK!’s TV newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free
Ian is also the editor of satirical newspaper Private Eye
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While no one was hurt, the authorities immediately sprang into action, investigating and confiscating the vehicle involved. The Met Police provided an update, revealing: “Urgent CCTV and forensic examinations have been conducted. While inquiries are ongoing, police have found no evidence of a firearms discharge at this time. Initial indications suggest a mechanical fault might have caused the window to shatter. We await further tests. Police have informed the driver and passenger.” Ian Hislop, 64, has long played a pivotal role on the BBC’s panel show Have I Got News for You, a staple since its inception in 1990, and has steered the satirical magazine Private Eye as its editor since 1986. He has claimed to be the most sued man in English legal history for articles that have appeared in the newspaper during his tenure.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnIn the News
