Ian Hislop sends thanks as police say no evidence of shot fired in taxi incident

The apparent shooting, which was reported to police by the driver, happened in Dean Street in London’s Soho, near Private Eye’s office

Police are investigating after a taxi carrying Private Eye editor Ian Hislop was reportedly hit by a bullet Picture: Yui Mok/PA

Private Eye editor Ian Hislop has expressed his thanks to “everyone for their concern” following an incident which saw the rear window of a taxi he was travelling in smashed.

It was initially thought the London black taxi had been hit by a bullet, but the Metropolitan Police have confirmed there is “no evidence of a firearms discharge at this time”.