Authorities have reportedly released the identity of the suspect who attacked and beat actor Steve Buscemi while he was out for a walk in Manhattan on Wednesday morning.
On Tuesday night, the NYPD said the man who allegedly punched Buscemi in the face was Clifton Williams, 50, Fox 5 New York reported.
66 years old Star of ‘Fargo’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’ He was assaulted just before noon in midtown Manhattan and was taken to a nearby hospital with bruises, swelling and bleeding over his left eye.
Witnesses told local broadcaster ABC7 that Buscemi chased Williams but was unable to stop him.
Actor Steve Buscemi left bloodied and bruised in New York City assault as police assailant
Actor Steve Buscemi was attacked in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)
After the attack, a spokesperson for Buscemi confirmed the assault to Fox News Digital.
“Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Midtown Manhattan, becoming another victim of random acts of violence in the city. He’s okay and we wish everyone the best, but something like this It’s incredibly sad for everyone that this happened.” [him] while walking the streets of New York,” a spokesperson for Buscemi previously told FOX News Digital.
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According to FOX 5 New York, the NYPD has identified Clifton Williams, 50, as the suspect in the beating of actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan last week. (Fox 5 New York)
The New York City Police Department released a statement Wednesday about the assault, but did not name Buscemi.
Brooklyn-born Buscemi is a beloved figure in New York and is a former New York firefighter who helped his old team at Ground Zero during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
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Actor and retired actor greets firefighters after a memorial service at Old St. Pat’s Church to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2011 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. FDNY Firefighter Steve Buscemi (C). (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Return to Buscemi’s “Boardwalk Empire” on March 31st. Co-star Michael Stuhlbarg While walking through Central Park in Manhattan, he was hit in the back of the neck with a rock. Stuhlbarg was able to track down the attacker, who was taken into custody outside the park.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD for comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
