We simply can’t even imagine this. Steve Buscemi is recovering after a violent assault in broad daylight.
Last week, the Boardwalk Empire star fell sufferer to a brazen, apparently completely unmotivated assault on the road in Kips Bay, New York. His publicist instructed the New York Post on Sunday:
“Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city. He is OK and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, though incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to him while also walking the streets of New York.”
WTF! Who would assault beloved character actor Steve Buscemi of all folks?! And in NYC, the place he’s additionally served as a fireman?!? Just unconscionable.
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According to cops by way of the information org, the assault occurred at round 11:48 a.m. on Wednesday. An eyewitness described the surprising incident:
“I saw he was with a woman, and then through the corner of the window I saw him trip and fall backwards. He right away got up and ran in the opposite direction. I didn’t see who hit him.”
Apparently, the 66-year-old was punched within the face, leaving him with swelling on his left eye. It was so dangerous, he was taken to Bellevue Hospital for therapy.
Thankfully it appears he’s recovering properly. On Sunday, Steve was noticed on a stroll in SOHO with what appears to be a black eye. In pics obtained by Page Six, the Grown Ups actor may be seen in a black jacket, black baseball cap, and matching black glasses… however you may clearly see the aftermath of the assault. See (beneath):
Steve Buscemi seen with black eye after being punched in random NYC assault https://t.co/5UNuTOGtFu pic.twitter.com/HT3AiNmQqe
— Page Six (@PageSix) May 13, 2024
Poor man.
The Ghost World star is 66 years outdated now. It’s doubtless this had nothing to do with who he was as a star — and as a substitute was merely one other one among these random acts of violence perpetuate in opposition to aged pedestrians. What type of horrible particular person would do such a factor, attacking these least in a position to defend themselves and extra harmed by an assault? Unfortunately, we don’t know for positive but.
The assailant fled the scene after the assault and has not been recognized. However, the New York Police Department have launched images of a bearded man they imagine to be the assailant. See extra on the investigation (beneath):
What’s up with all of the violence??! We hope Steve heals rapidly!
[Image via CBS/YouTube]