Actor Steve Buscemi 'ok' after being punched in the face in random attack

NEW YORK (TND) — Actor Steve Buscemi is said to be doing well and recovering after he was punched in the face during a random attack on the streets of New York City Wednesday.

The news was first reported by the New York Post, which confirmed the assault with both Buscemi's publicist and the New York Police Department (NYPD). The department did put out a statement on the assault, granted without Buscemi's name on it, on the day of the crime. His publicist confirmed Buscemi was the victim Sunday.

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

A public information officer with the NYPD told NBC News officers arrived on the scene Wednesday to find Buscemi with bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye. However, he was stable when emergency medical services arrived and transported him to a local hospital for treatment.

“I saw he was with a woman, and then through the corner of the window I saw him trip and fall backwards,” a worker in the area who witnessed part of the assault told the New York Post. “He right away got up and ran in the opposite direction. I didn’t see who hit him."

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

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.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.