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Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after being punched in the face in New York City

Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after being punched in the face in New York City

Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after he was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street, his publicist said Sunday.

The 66-year-old star of BԪַFargoBԪַ and BԪַBoardwalk EmpireBԪַ was assaulted late Wednesday morning in Manhattan and taken to a nearby hospital with bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye.

BԪַSteve Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city,BԪַ according to a statement Sunday from his publicist. BԪַHe is ok and appreciates everyoneBԪַs well wishes.BԪַ

The assault was first reported

The New York Police Department put out a nameless statement on the assault Wednesday. BuscemiBԪַs representative confirmed Sunday that the unidentified assault victim in the police statement was the actor.

The police department said there were no arrests and the investigation was continuing.

BuscemiBԪַs BԪַBoardwalk EmpireBԪַ co-star Michael Stuhlbarg was hit in the back of the neck with a rock while walking in ManhattanBԪַs Central Park on March 31. Stuhlbarg chased his attacker, who was taken into custody outside the park.

The Associated Press





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