The man who allegedly attacked Steve Buscemi in the streets of New York City was arrested and charged with second-degree assault Friday.
The arrest comes over a week after the 66-year-old actor was punched in the face and transported to the hospital by emergency services to treat bleeding, swelling, and bruising in his left eye. On Friday, New York police confirmed tothat the alleged assailant was arrested at 2:20 p.m. within the confines of the 13th Precinct.
A rep for Buscemi did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the arrest. The actor’s publicist, however, confirmed the attack in a statement to was assaulted in Midtown Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city,” they said. “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.
least week, reported misdemeanor assault complaints in the city have increased 6.9 percent in 2024 from 2023, while felony assault complaints have increased 4 percent citywide.co-star Michael Stuhlbarg during an attack in New York’s Central Park. The assailant was taken into custody and Stuhlbarg reportedly declined medical attention.
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