Lautoka Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old man for allegedly raping his 18-year-old neighbour who is a secondary school student.

The incident happened yesterday when the victim was asleep.

It is alleged the man called her from the window saying that he wanted to show her something.

He then grabbed her and took her into bathroom where the alleged rape took place.

The man will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates court today.