Philadelphia police have cleared the Flyers’ brash costumed mascot, Gritty, in the alleged assault of a 13-year-old boy during a fan photo event last year, a police spokesman said.

Philadelphia police are investigating whether the Flyers costumed mascot, Gritty, assaulted a 13-year-old boy in November, a police spokesman said.

Philadelphia police are investigating allegations that Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty punched a 13-year-old boy at a season ticket holder event