Popular actor Steve Buscemi was subjected to a shocking assault while walking in Brooklyn, New York. The incident, reported by US news media to CNN on Monday, left the actor with facial and eye injuries.

According to reports, the attack occurred during the daytime while Buscemi was walking in the neighborhood. Suddenly, an assailant approached him and punched him in the face before fleeing the scene. The actor was subsequently transported to Bellevue Hospital for medical treatment.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has launched an investigation into the incident and is actively seeking the attacker. CCTV footage has been obtained, showing the alleged perpetrator wearing a baseball cap, a blue T-shirt, and black sweatpants at the time of the assault.

The assault on Buscemi, a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, has sparked concern and outrage among fans and the public. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in apprehending the perpetrator.