Two brothers who raped a vulnerable child have been locked up for a combined 25 years.

Depraved duo Girdaware Basra and Onkar Basra, from Gravesend, committed the offences in the early 1990s.

A police investigation was launched three years ago after the victim came forward in 2021 to report her ordeal.

Girdaware, 68, of Northcote Road, Gravesend, and Onkar, 57, now of Regent Place, Rugby, Warwickshire, were charged with raping a girl and unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl.

The 68-year-old was also charged with indecently assaulting a girl.

Both men denied committing the offences and were convicted at Woolwich Crown Court following a trial.

On Friday, December 6, Girdaware was jailed for 14 years and Onkar was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment.

Investigating officer detective constable Caroline Morton said: “These lengthy sentences reflect the gravity of the crimes carried out by both brothers.

“Their victim lived with the memory of their crimes for many years before feeling able to come forward to let us know.

“Reliving her ordeal during the trial has been difficult for the victim and I wish to commend her immense courage. I hope the sentences offer her some closure.

“Kent Police will always thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual offences, no matter when they took place.

“I want to encourage anyone who has been a victim to contact us. We will handle your case sensitively and you will be supported throughout.”

Police did not have a mugshot for Onkar Basra.