NEW YORK — Greater than every week after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an obvious random assault in New York Metropolis, police took a suspect into custody Friday in reference to the case.
Buscemi, recognized for his starring position in “Boardwalk Empire,” was attacked on Might 8 whereas strolling on Manhattan’s Decrease East Facet.
Earlier this week, police stated they had been in search of a suspect named Clifton Williams. In response to police sources, Williams is the individual in custody and prices could possibly be introduced afterward Friday.
Unique video obtained by CBS New York confirmed the 66-year-old actor strolling south on Third Avenue and appeared as much as greet somebody earlier than crossing the road.
A person then punched Buscemi moments later, police stated.
Further video confirmed the identical man showing to be speaking to himself whereas strolling north on Third Avenue, moments earlier than the unprovoked assault.
Buscemi, a Brooklyn native and former FDNY firefighter, was taken to Bellevue Hospital for bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye. He was launched, however declined an on-camera interview days later.
NYPD investigating extra assaults in 2024
Monday, the NYPD stated felony assaults in New York Metropolis had been up 15% year-to-date, and misdemeanor assaults had elevated by about 7%.
“We’re seeing an uptick, and naturally that is scary to all of us, nevertheless it doesn’t suggest it is a development that is going to proceed,” former NYPD Commissioner Wealthy Esposito informed CBS New York.
In March, actor Michael Stuhlbarg, Buscemi’s co-star on “Boardwalk Empire,” was attacked at random whereas working on the Higher East Facet.
Actor Rick Moranis was randomly attacked on the Higher West Facet in 2020.