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Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi has been handled for accidents after being punched within the face whereas strolling in New York Metropolis.
The New York Metropolis Police Division (NYPD) informed CNN it’s investigating the assault, which happened on Wednesday and is the most recent in a string of random assaults within the metropolis.
Final month, CNN spoke to half a dozen women who stated they have been hit within the face out of nowhere whereas on the streets of New York Metropolis.
“Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-City Manhattan, one other sufferer of a random act of violence within the metropolis,” his publicist stated in a press release to CNN.
“He’s okay and appreciates everybody’s effectively needs, although extremely unhappy for everybody that this has occurred to whereas additionally strolling the streets of NY,” the assertion stated.
In keeping with the NYPD, officers have been referred to as to the scene at 369 third Avenue simply earlier than midday on Wednesday, Might 8.
“Upon arrival, officers have been knowledgeable a 66-year-old male was punched within the face by an unidentified particular person,” the police assertion stated.
“EMS responded and transported the sufferer to NYC Well being and Hospitals/ Bellevue in secure situation for remedy relating to bruising, swelling, and bleeding to his left eye,” the NYPD stated.
“At the moment are not any arrests, and the investigation stays ongoing,” police stated.
“The person is described as a male with darkish complexion, carrying a darkish coloured baseball type cap, blue t shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and carrying a bookbag,” in response to police.
The police division has requested for the general public’s assist in figuring out the suspect.
Buscemi was born in Brooklyn, New York. He’s greatest identified for starring in movies akin to “Reservoir Canine” (1992) and “Fargo” (1996), in addition to TV collection together with “Boardwalk Empire” and “30 Rock.”