Omar Hasan 28

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A paedophile who sexually abused a young girl was jailed for 16 years today (December 9).

Omar Hasan, 26, was given an extended sentence of a further five years by Judge Caroline Wigin, which means he could be recalled to prison at any time up until 2042.

He had been convicted by a jury at St Albans Crown Court of 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.

Hasan, who had previously lived in Luton and Borehamwood, groomed the girl in Borehamwood when she was aged six or just seven, by giving her chocolates and showing her pornography on his mobile phone.

The abuse happened on four occasions. The last time he was caught by another adult and the police were called.

In a victim personal statement the victim'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 Wigin told him: “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.“

“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.

“Hasan is a dangerous paedophile who manipulated his way into a position from which he could groom the young victim. He has blamed everyone but himself for his actions. Now he is behind bars and will always be subject to restrictions aimed to help safeguard young people.

“We pledge to always investigate every report we receive, pursuing predators and securing justice for victims.”