Raped girl, 7, after grooming her with chocolates.

Paedophile Jailed for 16 Years for Sexually Abusing Young Girl

Omar Hasan, 26, was sentenced to 16 years in prison today (December 9) for sexually abusing a young girl. He was also given an extended sentence of five years, meaning he could be recalled to prison at any time until 2042.

Hasan was convicted by a jury at St Albans Crown Court of multiple charges including oral rape of a girl under 13, attempted rape of a girl under 13, exposure, sexual assault of a child under 13, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and causing a child to watch a sex act.

The court heard that Hasan had groomed the girl, who was six or seven years old at the time, by giving her chocolates and showing her pornography on his mobile phone. The abuse occurred on four separate occasions, the last of which was witnessed by another adult who alerted the police.

In a victim personal statement, the girl's mother said Hasan had ruined her life. "I felt numb for months afterwards," she said. "It has been mental torture. I did not sleep for months."

Judge Caroline Wigin addressed Hasan, stating: "You have been found guilty by a jury, yet it is clear that you continue to deny your offending and show utterly no remorse. You targeted this child from the very outset. You showed her pornography on your phone and sought to blame it on others."

"However, it must be acknowledged that child victims of sexual abuse are never able to forget what happened to them, and it's something they have no choice but to live with for the rest of their lives."

The judge described Hasan as a dangerous paedophile who manipulated his way into a position to groom the young victim. "He has blamed everyone but himself for his actions," she stated. "Now he is behind bars and will always be subject to restrictions aimed to help safeguard young people."

Police authorities emphasized their commitment to investigating every report of abuse and securing justice for victims.