An arrogant teenager has been jailed for 12 years after being convicted of raping a child after bribing him with Xbox games and showing him porn films.

Arlind Murati, 19, stood impassively in the dock as the effects of his sex attacks in Ashford were outlined to a judge at Canterbury Crown Court.

A jury had convicted him of four sex offences on what Judge Adele Williams told him was “clear and compelling evidence”.

But Murati, who was 17 at the time of the offences, is still in denial, his barrister told the court.

Murati, of Hampshire Road, Canterbury was told that he was a “highly manipulative young man” who had robbed his victim of his innocence.

Judge Williams told him that his victim had been left with a sense of guilt because of what he had done.

“You bribed him by telling him he could watch wrestling or play on the Xbox. Your victim later said it (happened) because he liked the Xbox too much.

"Murati is clearly a dangerous, manipulative individual who has robbed his victim of his childhood and the impact will last a lifetime" - NSPCC

“You also showed your victim a pornographic video on YouTube.”

The judge said the child later complained to his grandmother “in a most compelling way” fearing he would be in trouble for revealing the sick attacks.

“The victim impact statements have revealed just how traumatised and anguished your victim and his family are by what you did.

“I have seen and heard your victim give evidence at your trial. He is an intelligent child who was able to give his account in an entirely straightforward manner.

“I also saw and heard you give evidence. You are also intelligent and articulate, mature and in many ways sophisticated for your age.

“But you are also an extremely arrogant and highly manipulative young man who has shown no remorse," she added.

After sentencing, investigating officer Detective Constable Maria Cutter said: “This was a terrible crime that will surely have a long-lasting impact on those affected.

“I would like to pay tribute to the victim in this case who showed tremendous courage in coming forward and reporting what had happened to them.”

An NSPCC spokesperson added: “Murati was calculating and relentless when he targeted his victim.

"Despite what the judge called ‘clear and compelling evidence’, he prolonged his victim’s suffering further by not accepting responsibility for his actions.

“Murati is clearly a dangerous, manipulative individual who has robbed his victim of his childhood and the impact will last a lifetime. He will need support to overcome what has happened to him."

Anyone with concerns about a child is urged to call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.