Steve Buscemi Attacked: 66-Year-Old Actor Punched in Face

Steve Buscemi, known for Reservoir Dogs, Fargo, and others, was recently attacked by a mystery man. Walking on the streets of Manhattan, he was randomly struck by a punch and was taken to the hospital immediately.

Actor Steve Buscemi assaulted in Midtown Manhattan

On May 8, Wednesday, Buscemi was reportedly walking with a woman in front of 369 Third Ave. Unfortunately for the star, he fell prey to a violent attack and was punched in his face around 11:48 am. The 66-year-old actor was taken to Bellevue Hospital for medical care after suffering swelling in his left eye and face.

Buscemi’s publicist told the New York Post:

“Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city. He is OK and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, though incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to while also walking the streets of New York.”

The attacker who punched Buscemi still looms at large, according to sources close to the police. As per the CCTV surveillance photo released by NYPD, a bearded man sporting a baseball hat, a blue t-shirt, and black sweatpants was responsible for the punch.

A worker who saw the assault told The Post:

“I saw he was with a woman, and then through the corner of the window I saw him trip and fall backwards. He right away got up and ran in the opposite direction. I didn’t see who hit him.”

She continued to express her worries, being scared about ending her work shift late at night, especially after Steve Buscemi was attacked.

This was the second random assault in recent times as Buscemi’s Boardwalk Empire co-star, Michael Stuhlbarg, was also hit on the neck in late March.

While walking alone in Central Park near E. 90th St. and East Drive, a man threw a rock at him. The actor chased after him, and in this case, the attacker was arrested by the police. He was revealed to be a 27-year-old named Xavier Israel.

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