Steve Buscemi punched: Homeless man charged after actor attacked in New York

A homeless man has been charged after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in a random attack in New York.

A homeless man has been charged after Hollywood star Steve Buscemi was punched in the face.

The attack happened on May 8 in New York city. Reservoir Dogs star Buscemi was walking in midtown Manhattan when he was punched in a seemingly random outburst. The 66-year-old suffered bruising, swelling and some bleeding but was not seriously hurt.

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A 50-year-old man wanted after the incident was arrested on Friday and charged with second-degree assault in the same precinct where Buscemi was attacked. Police had previously said they had identified the man as the suspect and were looking for him.

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