A Kenyan-born man who attempted to have sex with a child screamed "f**k your country" as he was jailed for two years.
Abdirahman Osman, 44, launched an extraordinary tirade at Judge Lucy Crowther during his sentencing hearing, which he attended via video link from custody.
After telling the judge he wished to return to Kenya, Osman shouted "f**k your country" before abandoning the video room and walking back to his cell.
The 44-year-old, who resided in the Roath area of Cardiff, had been found guilty of attempting to engage or incite a child to engage in sexual activity following an incident involving schoolgirls in a local park.
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The court heard how Osman had targeted a group of young girls in a Cardiff park, approaching them and expressing his desire to become their boyfriend while referring to them as "sweeties".
Despite the girls telling him to leave them alone, he continued his advances, enquiring about their ages and attempting to embrace one of the girls.
Osman then beckoned one girl towards his home under the pretence of requiring assistance.
Abdirahman Osman, 44, was jailed for trying to have sex with a child
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When the child moved closer to him, he requested that she perform a sexual act.
The victim was left feeling "shocked and scared" by the encounter and immediately returned to her friends, who contacted the police.
Upon his arrest, Osman denied any wrongdoing, telling officers: "I didn't touch anyone."
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In her victim statement, the young girl described the profound impact the incident has had on her daily life.
"Since this incident I feel wary of people and scared of people who look like him," she told the court.
She explained that she no longer feels comfortable venturing out unaccompanied and has significantly altered her social habits as a result.
"I don't go to the Roath Park area as I find it distressing," she stated, adding that she now remains close to her home where she feels more secure.
The victim said her mother had been deeply worried about her wellbeing and had provided ongoing support.
"Following the incident I am shocked and distressed a man can say things like this and leave me feeling worried and upset," she added.
The court was informed that Osman had a criminal history, with previous convictions for offences including battery and robbery.
In addition to his custodial sentence, the 44-year-old was made subject to sex offender notification requirements for a period of ten years.
This means he will be required to register his details with police and notify authorities of any changes to his circumstances for the duration of that period.