Tyreek Hill: Police launch internal investigation after Miami Dolphins star detained

In a statement, Miami-Dade Police Department director Stephanie V Daniels said: “I initiated an internal affairs investigation to ensure a thorough review of the matter.

“One of the officers involved in the incident has been placed on administrative duties while the investigation is conducted.

“I’m committed to transparency and accountability to the community with any situation involving my officers.”

Earlier, Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN, external it had been a “heartbreaking situation” but Hill was OK.

Rosenhaus said: “How things escalated into the situation they were in – handcuffs and being held on the ground by police – is mind-boggling to me.

“I’m deeply concerned by that, very troubled. We will be looking into it.”

He added: “This is crazy, I’ve never seen anything like it.”

On Monday, a police union for Miami-Dade officers issued a statement saying Hill was “uncooperative” and “initiated” the incident which led to him being handcuffed.

“First, to be clear, at no time was he ever under arrest. He was briefly detained for officer safety, after driving in a manner in which he was putting himself and others in great risk of danger,” read the statement from South Florida Police Benevolent Association president Steadman Stahl.

“Upon being stopped, Mr Hill was not immediately cooperative with the officers on the scene who, pursuant to policy and for their immediate safety, placed Mr Hill in handcuffs.

“Mr Hill, still uncooperative, refused to sit on the ground and was therefore redirected to the ground.”