Ian Hislop Jokes About Taxi Incident Initially Feared as Shooting

The Metropolitan Police confirmed no evidence of a shooting after a taxi window shattered in Soho, prompting a lighthearted response from Hislop.

Ian Hislop, editor of Private Eye, humorously addressed an incident on Have I Got News For You where his taxi window shattered, initially thought to be from a gunshot.
The Metropolitan Police investigated the incident, which occurred in Soho, and found no evidence of a firearms discharge, attributing it to a mechanical failure instead.
Hislop thanked everyone for their concern and the police for their investigation, which included examining CCTV footage and conducting a forensic analysis.
The incident was reported by the taxi driver who heard a loud noise while stationary in traffic, leading to initial fears of a shooting.
Hislop and fellow panellist Paul Merton joked about the situation on the BBC show, with Merton quipping he had an alibi.