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Girl, 3, Hospitalized After Stepfather's Alleged Abuse

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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A child's stepfather was arrested after he allegedly abused her.

Alejandro Arcero allegedly hit the toddler on her stomach and the side of her head, according to a police affidavit.

Arcero is also accused of swinging a cord at her legs.

The child was treated for serious injuries, including internal bleeding at the hospital.

Doctors said she is bruised from her head to her feet.

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