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Wolseley Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15
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A GIRL was left "emotionless and numb" after an older man sexually abused her, a court heard.
Eyakeno Nyong made his victim feel "violated and disgusted".
The girl was under the age of 13 when Nyong sexually touched her several times over the course of a year.
A statement made by the victim spoke of her anxiety and how it has impacted her relationships.
Nyong, of Wolseley Road, Southampton, appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday to be sentenced for two charges of sexual assault.
The 38-year-old had been found guilty following a trial at the same court in July of this year.
The court heard how the offences took place around a decade ago at an address in the city.
Prosecuting, Edward Warren read the impact statement from the victim.
She said that what had happened had impacted "everything".
"I feel violated and disgusted with myself," it said.
"I do not feel safe in my house but I do not feel safe outside either.
"I find it hard to trust and I keep a closer eye on my nieces and nephews. I am so worried."
In defence, David Richards said that Nyong was a "family man".
He hadn't committed any offence in the years since, Mr Richards said.
"If he isn't already rehabilitated, there's a real scope for rehabilitation," he told the court.
Judge Nicholas Rowland jailed him for 15 months.
However, he said a sexual harm prevention order "did not seem necessary" as Nyong had no previous or subsequent convictions.
The court orders can be used when there are specific concerns about a defendant.
They aim to stop offenders from engaging in particular activities.
He added: "I commend the dignity of those sitting in the public gallery in what seems like impossible circumstances."
Nyong must register as a sex offender for ten years and has been barred from working with children.