Angel Rivera, 49, was getting ready to leave for church when the child he was with was having issues putting on shoes because of an ankle brace, WKMG reports. Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office said Rivera became upset with the child for taking so long, so the kid went into a room and tried closing the door.

Rivera was able to open the door and punched the child in the face, deputies said. The child was bleeding, had a black and blue eye, and was taken to the hospital, WKMG added.

Rivera was arrested on charges of child abuse and battery due to domestic violence.

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The Thanksgiving air travel period is on as passengers made their way through the airport Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport during the holidays can be an ordeal. Parking shortages could disrupt your plans and security waits can be long during busy periods, causing bottlenecks. Hartsfield-Jackson is advising travelers to get to the airport at least 2½ hours before their domestic flight and at least 3 hours before their international flight. (John Spink/AJC)

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