HALL COUNTY, GA — A man is behind bars in Hall County after being accused of physically and sexually abusing a 5-month-old infant.

Police say Ulices Aldaco has been charged with aggravated sexual battery and child abuse.

The infant was taken to a hospital in Gainesville, where doctors discovered injuries consistent with abuse.

Authorities say the child remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Aldaco remains in jail on the charges.