Actor Steve Buscemi punched in the face in random attack in Manhattan

KIPS BAY, Manhattan (WABC) — Actor Steve Buscemi was punched in the face in a random attack in Manhattan.

Buscemi was walking on Third Avenue near 27th Street this past Wednesday when police say someone slugged him.

“Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city,” according to a statement Sunday from his publicist. “He is ok and appreciates everyone’s well wishes.”

Buscemi went to Bellevue Hospital for treatment. He was bleeding and had bruising and swelling.

Police are still searching for a suspect in the attack.

Buscemi’s “Boardwalk Empire” co-star Michael Stuhlbarg was hit in the back of the neck with a rock while walking in Manhattan’s Central Park on March 31. Stuhlbarg chased his attacker, who was taken into custody outside the park.

Some information from the Associated Press.

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