Former Fairfield Resident James Blake Is Mistakenly Cuffed By Nypd Officers

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- One-time resident and retired tennis star James Blake was reportedly hand-cuffed and slammed to the ground on Wednesday by undercover New York City Police officers, according to the New York Daily News.

Joe Jenkins

09/09/2015 10:00 a.m.

Blake, a Yonkers native, was reportedly mistaken by authorities as a suspect wanted for buying a cell phone with a fake credit card, the Daily News reported.

Blake sustained a cut to his left elbow and bruises to his left leg. Authorities released him after a retired officer properly identified him, the Daily News said.

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