BOARDWALK Empire star Michael Stuhlbarg was attacked by a homeless man on Sunday, the New York Police Department confirmed to The U.S. Sun.
The incident took place during his walk in Central Park on Sunday night at approximately 7:45 pm.
“A 55-year-old male was walking when he was struck in the head by an unknown object,” the NYPD said.
“A preliminary investigation determined a 27-year-old male threw a rock striking the victim in the back of the neck, causing minor injuries.”
“The 27-year-old subject, Xavier Israel, was taken into custody. He is undomiciled,” the NYPD added.
The New York Post broke the news that suspect Xavier Israel, 27, used a rock and struck the actor.
After a chase between Israel and Michael, the suspect was apprehended by the authorities stationed outside the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
The authorities took Israel into custody without incident and charged him with assault.
Although he ended up with an abrasion, the Arrival star declined medical assistance.
Israel was previously arrested for two assaults and robbery in January 2022, according to the NYPD.
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