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Kevin O'Connell was arrested in Hartford on January 29, 2011 after he allegedly tackled and punched the mascot at a CT Whale game.

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Drunken man tackles mascot over bet

No serious injuries

Updated: Monday, 31 Jan 2011, 4:19 PM EST
Published : Monday, 31 Jan 2011, 2:04 PM EST

By: Rebecca Santillo

Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) - A man told police that he tackled and punched Pucky the Whale at a CT Whale game because of a bet he made with a friend.

Kevin O'Connell, 28, of East Hartford, has been charged with second degree breach of peace following Saturday's incident.

The mascot was in the stands greeting young fans when O'Connell attacked him. Alert parents helped police track down O'Connell, who was found a short time later hiding in another section of the XL Center.

No one was seriously injured.

O'Connell was released on a promise to appear and has been banned from the XL Center.

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