Man in custody for punching actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan: Authorities

EMILY SHAPIRO
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A 50-year-old man has been taken into custody for allegedly assaulting actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month, authorities said.

Buscemi was walking down the street just before noon on May 8 when he was punched in the face, suffering bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye, according to the NYPD.

PHOTO: Steve Buscemi attends the premiere of 'The Dead Don't Die' at the Museum of Modern Art, June 10, 2019, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, FILE)
PHOTO: Steve Buscemi attends the premiere of 'The Dead Don't Die' at the Museum of Modern Art, June 10, 2019, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, FILE)

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Clifton Williams, who was identified as a suspect earlier in the week, was taken into custody in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood Friday afternoon, authorities said. The officers were responding to a harassment call of a man yelling at people when they realized the suspect was Williams, authorities said.

PHOTO: The New York Police Department released this image of the man who allegedly assaulted Steve Buscemi. (NYPD)
PHOTO: The New York Police Department released this image of the man who allegedly assaulted Steve Buscemi. (NYPD)

A representative for Buscemi said the 66-year-old "Boardwalk Empire" star "is ok and appreciates everyone’s well wishes."

Buscemi, a native of Brooklyn, has starred in movies such as "Reservoir Dogs," "Fargo" and "Armageddon." He also has one Emmy win and eight nominations for his TV work.

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