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Steve Buscemi Punched in 'Random' Attack While Walking in N.Y.C.

Steve Buscemi was assaulted while walking in New York City, the actor's publicist confirmed to PEOPLE. He was reportedly punched in the face, and police are currently looking for the attacker. The incident — which occurred on May 8 — comes about a month after Buscemi's ‘Boardwalk Empire’ costar Michael Stuhlbarg was attacked with a rock in the city.

Steve Buscemi was reportedly punched in the face while walking on the street in New York City. The 66-year-old New York native is okay, his publicist says, noting that while he “appreciates everyone’s well wishes,” he is “incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to while also walking the streets of NY.” Following the attack, the Fargo actor’s face and left eye became swollen, and he was taken to Bellevue Hospital, the outlets said.

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