The court heard how the girl had noticed Safi staring at her before he offered her an apple and invited her into his room, which she refused five times.
He then pulled her into his room, forced the apple into her bag and assaulted the child before allowing her to leave.
She no longer feels safe around single men and has recurring nightmares, the court was told.
During the hearing, Ben Lloyd, representing the Solicitor General, argued the sentencing judge was wrong to reduce the term due to Safi’s youth, his claims of a difficult childhood and the fact he had limited English.
