New York City – Actor Steve Buscemi is recovering from an assault in Manhattan, where he was reportedly punched in the face while walking in the Kips Bay neighborhood on May 8. The incident left the 66-year-old with swelling on his face and left eye, requiring treatment at Bellevue Hospital. Buscemi, known for his role in “Boardwalk Empire,” was with a woman at the time of the attack, according to a nearby witness.
Following the assault, Buscemi’s publicist provided an update on his condition, stating that he was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan as a victim of random violence in the city. Despite the attack, Buscemi is said to be okay and appreciative of the well wishes from everyone, expressing sadness over the unfortunate incident while walking the streets of New York.
The New York Police Department is actively investigating the incident, with no arrests made at the time of reporting. Surveillance footage of a suspect has been released, describing the individual as a male with a dark complexion, wearing a dark baseball cap, a blue t-shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and carrying a bookbag. Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the perpetrator.
This recent assault on Steve Buscemi is not an isolated incident, as just weeks prior, his “Boardwalk Empire” co-star Michael Stuhlbarg was also attacked with a rock in Manhattan. In Stuhlbarg’s case, a suspect has since been arrested by the police. The series of attacks in the city have raised concerns about public safety and the need for increased vigilance in urban areas.
As the investigation into Buscemi’s assault remains ongoing, the NYPD continues to urge anyone with information to come forward to aid in apprehending the perpetrator. The incidents involving Buscemi and Stuhlbarg highlight the unpredictability of violence in urban environments and the importance of community collaboration in ensuring public safety.