Actor Michael Stuhlbarg Attacked in Central Park, Pursued His Assailant

Actor Michael Stuhlbarg, best known for his roles in the movie “Call Me by Your Name” and TV show “Boardwalk Empire,” was hit in the back of the neck with a rock on Sunday night while in New York, as reported by the police.

The police received a report around 7:45 p.m. ET on Sunday about an assault in progress near the reservoir in Central Park, specifically around 90th Street and East Drive. They found a 55-year-old man who had been struck in the head by an unknown object.

The New York City Police Department reported that a 27-year-old man threw a rock, hitting the victim in the back of the neck and causing an abrasion. The incident was disclosed in an email to CNN on Monday.

The victim pursued the 27-year-old man to the front of 9 East 91st Street, where uniformed officers apprehended him without any further trouble. Despite the injury, the victim declined medical assistance at the scene, according to the NYPD.

A law enforcement official confirmed Stuhlbarg was the victim hit with a rock to CNN on Monday.

CNN has reached out to representatives for Stuhlbarg.

With nearly 60 credits to his name, the actor has appeared in acclaimed films such as "The Shape of Water," "Arrival," and the Amazon Prime series "Transparent." He also portrayed Arnold Rothstein in the first four seasons of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire." (HBO, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.)

The suspect, Xavier Israel, was arraigned on Monday and is currently facing an assault charge, as stated in court records.

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