A “dangerous man with predatory behavior” who sexually abused a young girl has been jailed.

Ben Hanger, of St Agnes Gardens, transparency, was sentenced yesterday (December 4) at Maidstone Crown Court to four years in prison.

The 34-year-old man admitted to sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13 and inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity.

He was also ordered to serve a further five years on licence.

Hanger abused the girl at a property in Gillingham between 2016 and 2017 and the offenses were reported to Kent Police in 2021.

He was arrested at HMP Elmley, where he is already serving a 15-year prison sentence after being found guilty at another trial in December 2022.

He was later jailed after attempting to kidnap a schoolgirl in January 2021.

The final sentence will be added to the total he must serve.

Detective Constable Thabi Hollingsworth said: “Hanger is a dangerous man with predatory behavior and I am pleased he has been convicted as a result.

“He scared his young victim and told him to shut up, but I want to commend his courage in reporting his offense and ensuring he is held to account.

“Kent Police will always investigate reports of sexual abuse and specially trained officers will ensure that investigations are carried out diligently and sensitively.

“I would encourage anyone wishing to report a similar offense to do so and ensure that an investigation can be launched and perpetrators can be held to account. »