Breaking News: Actor Michael Stuhlbarg Attacked in Upper East Side by Homeless Man
Details of the Incident
Michael Stuhlbarg, 55, was attacked by a homeless man in the Upper East Side
Boardwalk Empire star Michael Stuhlbarg has been attacked by a rock-wielding homeless man near New York City’s Central Park. Stuhlbarg, 55, was approached seemingly at random by the attacker in the upscale Upper East Side neighborhood on Sunday evening. He was walking close to East 90th and East Drive around 7:45pm when Xavier Israel, 27, threw a rock at his head, striking him in the back of the neck.
Immediate Response and Apprehension
Stuhlbarg suffered ‘minor injuries’ and he chased Israel down to the Russian consulate at East 91st Street, where cops stationed outside apprehended him.
Repeated History of Violent Assaults
Israel has previously been arrested for two violent assaults and a robbery in January 2022. In one incident, he knocked a 59-year-old Good Samaritan to the ground and mugged him after the man tried to offer him a coat amid freezing temperatures. Israel was also arrested for attacking another person, a 49-year-old woman, who offered him help, and for allegedly beating up two 18-year-olds in Central Park.
Identity of the Attacker Revealed
Authorities released the identity of the suspect as Xavier Israel, a 27-year-old homeless man with a violent criminal history.
Impact on the Actor and Career
Michael Stuhlbarg, known for his roles in A Serious Man, Lincoln, Hitchcock, and Boardwalk Empire, suffered minor injuries in the attack. Stuhlbarg, a talented actor with numerous awards and nominations, portrays George Yeaman in Lincoln, Lew Wasserman in Hitchcock, and Andy Hertzfeld in Steve Jobs.
This news article features details of the attack on actor Michael Stuhlbarg by a homeless man in the Upper East Side. Stuhlbarg suffered minor injuries before apprehending the attacker with the help of the authorities. Explore the article to find out more about the incident and its impact on the renowned actor and his career.
