A Harpersville man is under arrest, accused of sexually abusing a young girl.

Justin Ray Shockley, 30, was arrested by Harperville police on Monday, according to court records made public Tuesday. He is charged with one count of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12, which is a felony.

Charging documents show the incident happened on Sept. 8, 2017. No additional details were made available.

Harpersville police said the victim is 4 years old. The child's mother also has sought a protection from abuse order for herself against Shockley, records show.

Shockley is being held in the Shelby County Jail on $30,000 bond. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.