BELLE VERNON, Pa. -- Police have charged a Belle Vernon man accused of assaulting a 3-year-old Charleroi girl.

Branden Polomoscanik allegedly struck the victim, who had to be taken to Children’s Hospital to be treated for her injuries, police said.

Polomoscanik has been charged with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child, among other charges.

Police have not released any more details in the case.