DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A man in Daytona Beach has been arrested after police say he punched a 5-year-old in the face.

The Daytona Beach Police Department charged Eric Lamar after he allegedly punched the child, knocking out two of the child’s front teeth.

According to police, Lamar claimed the child fell.

"It's a sad state of affairs ... no child should be treated that way. Nobody should be treated that way. Nobody should put their hands on anybody, especially a young child like that," said Lyda Longa, Daytona Beach Police spokesperson.

No further information is available yet.