Random Attack in New York: Steve Buscemi Punched in the Face in Manhattan; NYPD identifies suspect as Clifton Williams
KIPS BAY, Manhattan (WABC) — Police have identified the man wanted after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in the face during a random attack in Manhattan last week.
The NYPD identified the man as 50-year-old Clifton Williams.
The latest development comes after the 66-year-old Brooklyn native and current Manhattan resident was punched in the face while walking on Third Avenue near 27th Street last Wednesday.
The video in the media player above comes from a previous report.
Witnesses say Buscemi ran after his attacker.
Buscemi was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he was treated for bruising, swelling and bleeding in his left eye.
On Sunday night, his publicist released a statement that read in part:
Buscemi’s “Boardwalk Empire” co-star Michael Stuhlbarg was hit in the back of the head with a rock while walking through Manhattan’s Central Park on March 31. Stuhlbarg pursued his attacker, who was detained outside the park.
Some information from the Associated Press.
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Janice Yu reports the latest details from Rego Park.
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