VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia Beach man has been charged with child abuse.

Chance Alan Sharpe, 26, of the 400 block of 21st Street in Virginia Beach, has been charged child abuse neglect, serious injury.

The charges stem from an offense that occurred between 1 p.m. on Jan. 23 and 3:30 a.m. on January 24 in the 400 block of 21st Street. The victim, who police say is under the age of 10, suffered bruising.

The suspect and victim both knew each other, according to police. Stay with WAVY.com for developments.