Brad Pitt cleared over claims of abuse against his son

An investigation into claims that Brad Pitt was abusive towards his son on a private flight in September has been closed with no evidence of wrongdoing by the actor.

A source familiar with the inquiry told the Associated Press the inquiry was closed within the past few days.

The inquiry, said to be led by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, was said to be investigating allegations that Pitt was

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services said it could not confirm it investigated Pitt.

Pitt's wife, Angelina Jolie Pitt, filed for divorce days after the alleged incident, and her lawyer said it was "for the health of the family".

A representative for Jolie said the actress is relieved the inquiry is over and that the custody arrangements in place will allow the children to heal.

Pitt and Jolie have reached a custody agreement for their six children. Credit: PA

The pair reached a custody agreement on Monday for their six children, who will remain with Jolie with visitation access for Pitt.

A final agreement will be part of the couple's divorce judgment when it is entered.

Pitt and Jolie married in 2014 but had been together since 2004 after meeting on the set of their movie Mr And Mrs Smith.

The last film they starred in together was called 'By The Sea' which was written and directed by Jolie.

In September, Jolie, 40, issued legal documents citing "irreconcilable differences" with the date of separation listed as September 15.