Man accused of hitting child

NASSAU – A man accused of striking a three-year-old girl has denied a child cruelty charge.

Prosecutors say Randy Mackey, 42, of Saffron Street, hit the toddler on May 1.

Mackey was arraigned before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux today.

She granted him $5,000 bail ahead of his trial, which is set to begin on November 11.