Steve Buscemi attack: Suspect charged in NYC sucker punch, police say

A suspect has been charged in connection with a sucker punch attack that injured actor Steve Buschemi on Third Avenue in Manhattan last week has been arrested, according to the NYPD. The 66-year-old former 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'Sopranos' star suffered a black eye and bleeding in the May 8 ambush, police said. On Friday, the New York Police Department identified the suspect as 50-year-old homeless man Clifton Williams. He is charged with second-degree assault.

Steve Buscemi was assaulted in midtown Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city,' a spokesperson for the actor told Fox News Digital earlier. 'He is ok and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, though incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to while also walking the streets of NY.' The attack took place around noon on May 8. A man in blue walked up and punched him in the face, leaving the actor with swelling and bleeding in his left eye.

In March, another 'Boardwalk' star, Michael Stulhbarg, was also attacked at random in Manhattan. Someone threw a rock at him from behind. He detained his own assailant until the NYPD arrived in that case.

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