Police Investigate Gunshot Incident in Soho

On October 1, 2024, a taxi carrying Ian Hislop, editor of Private Eye, was reportedly shot at while stationary in traffic on Dean Street, Soho, at approximately 10:10 AM. The taxi driver reported a bullet striking the rear window of the vehicle, but fortunately, neither Hislop nor the driver sustained any injuries. Police have launched an investigation, conducting urgent CCTV and forensic examinations, while road closures were implemented in the area. Initial findings suggest that a mechanical fault may have caused the window to shatter, as investigators have found no evidence of a firearms discharge. Hislop has been a prominent figure in British media, serving as Private Eye's editor since 1986 and as a panellist on the BBC's Have I Got News for You since its inception. As of now, no arrests have been made, and police inquiries remain ongoing.