A “dangerous” paedophile was captured giving a pep talk to himself on a dashcam before he was arrested.

Karl Fisher from Sevenoaks has been jailed after a jury found him guilty of rape and sexual assault.

The 34-year-old had previously admitted taking indecent images of a child and causing a minor to engage in sexual activity.

In footage seized by police as part of the investigation, Fisher can be heard saying “You’ve got this” and “You’ve still got options” shortly before he found out he was going to be arrested.

Between 2018 and 2022 he subjected his young victim to repeated and systematic abuse, including incidents where he would make them wear an eye mask while listening to loud music through headphones.

Fisher admitted to taking indecent images of a child and causing a minor to engage in sexual activity but denied any charges of rape, sexual assault, and witness intimidation.

His trial was heard at Maidstone Crown Court where a jury found him guilty by unanimous verdict and after the judge described him as “dangerous”.

He was sentenced to 19 years and six months behind bars yesterday (September 23) where he’ll need to serve at least two-thirds of his time before he can apply for parole.

Upon his eventual release from prison, Fisher will be subject to an extended license period of four years. He was also added to the sex offenders register for life.

Detective constable Amy Mulrey said: “Fisher is a depraved individual responsible for appalling abuse over several years.

“He is a dangerous, calculated, and callous sexual predator who hasn’t shown a glimmer of remorse and has instead sought to apportion blame upon others and forced the victim and their family to endure a trial.

“The damage offenders like Fisher cause is incalculable, but the victim has shown enormous courage to come forward and ensure he has now been punished.

“I do hope they can now move forward from this, reassured he will be serving a lengthy prison sentence and that importantly he no longer poses a threat to any other child.”