The court was told Khan has a long criminal history and was jailed for two years for possessing with intent to supply cocaine in 2013.

Ejaz, who had never offended before, arrived in the UK from Pakistan in 1984 and later fled an abusive marriage, the court heard.

Khan admitted perverting the course of justice but denied rape. Ejaz had denied perverting the course of justice. Both were convicted of those charges in February.

Following Ejaz and Khan’s convictions, Bracknell Forest Council said it removed a official mayoral portrait of Ejaz at its Time Square headquarters.

The council said on Thursday that it will carry out an investigation into how Ejaz and Khan held taxi licences.

“Given the gravity and seriousness of their crimes, it is right that we carry out an investigation, which will go through the relevant governance process,” Halliwell added.

“We cannot comment any further on the investigation until it is concluded later this year.

“In the meantime, we’d again like to express that our sincere and deepest thoughts are with the very brave young victim, her family and her friends.”