A
kebab shop worker, who molested an eleven year-old girl as she waited
for her order, has been jailed for twelve months.
Ali
Tok, 50, (pictured) of Allwood Close, Sydenham invited the schoolgirl
behind the counter of the fast-food restaurant, told her he was in
love with her and carried out the sex attack.
He
was convicted at Woolwich Crown Court of sexually assaulting the girl
at the kebab shop in Leahurst Road, Lewisham on February 7.
The
victim was extremely scared and began to cry and when her food was
ready Tok simply passed it to her and she left.
The
girl went straight home, told her mother what had happened and the
police were called.
Officer
attended the shop where Tok was still serving behind the counter and
arrested him.
In
his police interview Tok claimed the victim had become distressed
after dropping her food and his face had brushed against hers as he
helped her pick it up.
He
said he had given her a consoling pat on the back and denied sexually
assaulting her.
Detective
Inspector Jim Pryde, from the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child
Abuse Command, said: "The young victim has been extremely brave
and there is no doubt this assault has rocked her confidence and
trust in people.
"With
the support of specially trained officers, she has seen her attacker
convicted and this sends out a strong a message to anyone who
sexually abuses children that they will be pursued and brought to
justice."
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