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Philadelphia Police Investigating Claim Flyers Mascot Gritty Physically Assaulted Teen Boy During Photo Shoot

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police are investigating an alleged incident involving Gritty and a teenage boy. The popular Philadelphia Flyers mascot is accused of physically assaulting a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot.

The alleged incident took place in November 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center.

Police say the "investigation is active and on-going with South Detectives Division."

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