South Sydney’s mascot has spoken out after revelations Cronulla and the Rabbitohs are investigating allegations a nine-year-old was pushed within the face at Shark Park.
Charlie Gallico, or “Reggie The Rabbit” as he is recognized, was accused of pushing the boy on Saturday, when the Rabbitohs lost to the Sharks
Sharks and Rabbitohs officers each confirmed they have been conscious of the incident.
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Reggie The Rabbit pushes a child. TikTok
A video posted on TikTok captured an incident the place the mascot approaches a younger Sharks fan.
“We’re investigating what occurred and may have no additional remark to make till our investigation is full,” the Rabbitohs stated in a press release.
“We’ve reached out to the boy’s mom to let her know we might be investigating the incident.”
South Sydney’s mascot Reggie The Rabbit. Getty
The investigation reportedly began after a social media put up from the kid’s mom accused Gallico of the assault.
Chatting with reporters on Monday, Gallico accused the boy of grabbing him and stated “he did not go for a high-five” as his mom has alleged.
“I am sorry if I did one thing mistaken,” he stated.
“… it is my membership and I like it. This job means rather a lot to me, I have been doing it a very long time.
Cronulla have been contacted earlier than data was handed on to the Rabbitohs and NRL.
The police have been additionally knowledgeable however 9news Sydney confirmed they would not be investigating.
The NRL is making additional inquiries.
Rabbitohs fan Prime Minister Anthony Albanese additionally weighed in on the drama.
“Charlie is a really mild particular person, he is been doing it for a very long time, he would by no means attempt to harm anybody,” he stated.
