Man Accused Of Hitting Collinsville Girl Claims She Threw Herself On The Ground

Collinsville Police arrested a man on Christmas after they said he hit a young girl.

Police said the girl's grandmother called police on Danny Franklin.

When officers arrived, they said the girl had several bruises on her face.

Franklin is dating a relative of the girl.

Police said Franklin denies hitting the girl, saying she had thrown herself onto the ground.