Ireland Baldwin shared her terrifying experience of being physically attacked this weekend.
The 24-year-old daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger took to Instagram on Saturday (August 22) with images revealing the scars she sustained after being assaulted and robbed by an unknown woman she believes was under the influence.
“Yesterday in the late afternoon, I was attacked by a woman who was high out of her mind on drugs and desperate for cash. She decked me in my face in a parking lot and took my belongings and jumped in a getaway car while her husband took off,” Ireland wrote with photos showing bruises underneath her right eye.
Luckily for the star, there were witnesses present for the incident and the assailant was later arrested.
“All was sorted with the police and she was arrested. Luckily I had witnesses and got assisted really quickly,” the model continued. “The cops told me this is happening frequently because people are desperate for money right now due to Coronavirus and people being out of work. There is a lot of theft and muggings going down.”
In ending her post, Ireland reminded fans to stay safe and alert, adding, “These are really difficult times and we need to look out for one another.”
Ireland’s story prompted family and friends to send their love and well-wishes, with friend Nikki Glaser writing, “Omg this is terrifying. So glad you’re okay.”
“I’m so glad you are safe now. We love you," stepmother Hilaria Baldwin wrote, as Christie Brinkley commented, "Oh Nooooo! That’s awful all the way around! That looks painful, but I’m glad it wasn’t worse! 💐+❤️"
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