BBC star injured as they’re hit by electric bike while crossing road

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BBC star Ian Hislop has been injured after he was struck by an electric bike as he was crossing a road.The 64-year-old hurt his head in the accident and has been seen wearing a large bandage on the place he was hit by the bike.The star was given medical attention and medics applied the dressing.

According to reports, he is now said to be "OK".The incident was confirmed in a statement from Private Eye to The Sun. His bandage was on show as he went to an event that same evening with his wife of 36 years, Victoria Hislop.

The incident comes just months after he was in a taxi when the rear window smashed. Ian was in the back of the vehicle at the time, but no injuries were reported.

It happened on Oxford Street near where Private Eye's office is based.The Metropolitan Police confirmed there was "no evidence of a firearms discharge at this time" after it was initially believed the taxi had been hit by a bullet. "I always say at this point I’m glad to be here, but this week I really mean it," Ian stated during an episode of Have I Got News For You in October.